5 chemicals to avoid in cosmetics
December 4, 2018, 10:56 a.m. by S.A. Rogers
What these all-too-common chemicals do to our bodies.
California man accepts $78 million award in Roundup lawsuit
November 2, 2018, 2:45 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.
What natural products control fleas and ticks?
September 21, 2018, 10:21 a.m. by Morieka Johnson
You can combat pet pests without scary chemicals.
Flooding from Hurricane Florence causes hog waste lagoons to overflow
September 18, 2018, 3:10 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The overflow of manure can have a serious impact on surrounding waterways.
Kroger to eliminate plastic bags by 2025
August 23, 2018, 10:36 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces.
What not to flush down the toilet
August 20, 2018, 10:25 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.
What you need to know about chlorpyrifos
August 10, 2018, 11:51 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
This pesticide used in farming can affect boys' short-term memory.
Don't put kids' plastic dinnerware in dishwasher
August 8, 2018, 1:32 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
American Academy of Pediatrics warns heat from dishwasher can cause toxins to leach into food.
Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why
July 30, 2018, 10:19 a.m. by John Platt
The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' as the entrance to the underworld.
13 hormone-disrupting chemicals (and how to avoid them)
July 24, 2018, 10:55 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Do you know which chemicals in your home might make your family sick?
The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up'
July 7, 2018, 2:13 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
You might be surprised to learn what’s inside the popcorn bag.
Are fireworks bad for the environment?
July 3, 2018, 12:46 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and surface water. MNN takes a look at what goes up and what comes down.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Give your time, your money or your expertise — and make a difference.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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