We know our old CRT television sets are loaded with lead, our batteries are bursting with heavy metals and although strides have been made in reducing mercury c

The administration drank the conservative Kool-Aid and agreed that tightening ozone emission rules would have hurt the economy. But clean air is popular politic

Program offers national recognition for kids working to make their world a greener place.

Schools are competing to generate the best recycling rates and the lowest levels of waste.

Midwest EPA office to host forum discussing environmental justice and children's health issues.

The EPA unrolls WaterSense labeling for irrigation controllers, the first outdoor product eligible for certification in a program that previously focused only o

The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures.

President Obama thanked the staff of the Environmental Protection Agency during a Tuesday afternoon speech.

The controversial bill, which now heads to the Senate, would open more national parks to hunting and protect the use of toxic lead ammunition.

The agency says its proposed rule could save tens of thousands of lives every year, but critics warn of economic burdens for some U.S. industries.

America's landmark water law will be 40 years old this fall. But amid old legal doubts and new environmental dangers, it may be facing a midlife crisis.

Your dutiful blogger has been evacuated from his home. However, it didn't stop me from taking a stroll along with banks of an infamously filthy canal in Brookly

Not that you need a reminder, but the high season of heat cranking and thermostat tweaking is upon us. Energy Star shares a few basics on how to reduce home hea

Jackson will leave the agency early next year, she revealed in a statement Thursday, adding that 'the ship is sailing in the right direction.'

Born 100 years ago today, President Richard Nixon has seen a revival of late as an environmental champion.

New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

The slate of spending cuts could wreak havoc on everything from USDA meat inspections and FDA drug reviews to EPA research and national park staffing.

The longtime environmental cop is known for being tough, pragmatic and likable.

Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.

The EPA and State Department have now clashed over the proposed pipeline twice in two years, muddling recent indications that its approval might be imminent.

Bipartisan 'Chemical Safety Improvement Act' would require more safety regulation for chemicals while making it easier for those that pass to get on the market.

Lisa Jackson will serve as the computing giant's VP for environmental initiatives.

The U.S. Food Waste Challenge goes out to everyone with a stake in the U.S. food chain except individual consumers.

Apex Logistics employees converted a storage space into every college man's dream hangout, complete with pinups and gym equipment.

Another tragedy highlights the need to protect these precious insects.

Clean water means a better environment, but it also means better beer. Breweries are joining with the NRDC to defend the Clean Water Act.

In her first speech as EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy argues 'climate change isn't an environmental issue. It's a fundamental economic challenge.'

Residents living near Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal rally against a planned residential development that they believe will lead to increased flooding risk.

The EPA has unveiled a plan to limit carbon emissions from new coal-fired power plants. Here's a look at what the rules could mean.

The EPA staff is being cut by 6 percent, disrupting services like pollution cleanup and public health research.

U.S. authorities have largely suspended their investigation of the molasses spill that fouled Hawaiian waters last month.

In large part to gas wells and cow farms, the United States is spewing 50 percent more methane than regulators thought.

The chemical’s makers can’t guarantee Diphenylamine's safety, so the EU doesn't allow its use. Here in the U.S. it’s found on 80 percent of conventional apples.

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.

Elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in several classrooms have parents worried their children are at risk.

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?

The Environmental Protection Agency spent MLK Day spreading the gospel of food waste reduction to faith-based groups.

About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.

There's never been a better time to start bicycling to work. Here's how to get rolling!

The imagery and placement of Leslie Fry's sculptures aim to increase awareness about the effects of human impact on the natural environment.

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.

Here's a tasty and inexpensive way to turn a bit of leftover pasta into a savory meal. And it goes from pan to plate in about 5 minutes.

If you follow a few simple steps, we promise you won't smell after your bike ride to the office.

Do you really want to green your home? You can't do it alone. Here's how to get the sort of family buy-in you need to make it work.

Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out.

What’s the best way to be kind to Mother Nature when answering the call of nature? Here’s an example of why green choices aren’t always black and white.

Your kids are watching -- how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience t

Nobody likes bathroom clean-up, especially with harsh chemical products. Here are some cheap and natural cleaning alternatives.

Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard and excessive packaging at your local big box retailer? Here's what you can do to fight back.

How to steer clear of the Styrofoam and plastic stuff.