Why we should all embrace the sweet art of 'doing nothing'
August 22, 2019, 9:25 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
This Italian art is like taking a vacation every day.
These 10 cities are embracing 100% renewable energy
September 15, 2018, 8:14 a.m. by Matt Hickman
St. Louis, Orlando and Norman, Oklahoma, have more in common than you might think.
'Poop Patrol' to hit the streets of San Francisco
August 16, 2018, 8:18 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The team will focus exclusively on clearing away number twos from city sidewalks.
The issue for boomers won't be 'aging in place'
August 13, 2018, 12:58 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
The real question will be 'How do I get out of this place?'
What are the ingredients for the perfect public trash bin?
August 13, 2018, 9:32 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition to find out.
How tidy people keep their homes clean
August 2, 2018, 8:25 a.m. by Starre Vartan
It's all about working smarter, not harder, for a neat lifestyle.
The worst everyday air pollutants and what they do to our bodies
July 9, 2018, 12 p.m. by Katherine Butler
Here's how some of the most common air pollutants are created and the effect they have on our health.
Your kitchen towel could cause food poisoning
June 29, 2018, 10:11 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick.
The woefully inaccessible state of our city sidewalks
June 21, 2018, 9:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A lawsuit in Atlanta demonstrates yet again that American sidewalks are far from being user-friendly to everyone.
What's the best park in every U.S. state?
June 7, 2018, 2:42 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
If you're looking for summer travel ideas, this list is a good starting point.
Yes, bats really do eat a lot of mosquitoes
May 30, 2018, 9:30 a.m. by Russell McLendon
A new study reveals mosquito DNA in the guano of two widespread North American bat species.
What makes us happy about where we live?
May 24, 2018, 4:38 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Diversity, commuting and health care matter.
Almost 70% of population will live in cities by 2050 (so maybe we should get better at it)
May 21, 2018, 1:37 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
New U.N. study estimates that urban environments will host more than 6.7 billion people over the next 30 years.
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Your 2019 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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