The treated lumber found in 30 of the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's green rebuilding nonprofit, Make It Right, is prematurely decaying.

These violent storms both frighten us and fascinate us, and there's a lot you may not know about them.

Extreme winds have damaged the roof over the Wrigley Field press box in addition to other buildings in the area.

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.

The movie "Hidden Figures" is the story of the African-American trailblazers who helped win the space race. Now NASA is naming a building after one of them.

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.

We don’t think that people who want to eat organic should have to pay more for their food.

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.

Will one conservation photographer's images be enough to save an important protected area from development?

For decades, Proenneke lived in a handmade cabin at Alaska's Twin Lakes; his writings and films have left a legacy.

As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies.

The “Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience” concept truck aims to demonstrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and designs.

A U.S. company is developing a 'photonic fence' to fend off mosquitoes, part of a broader effort to control pests with lights instead of chemicals.

How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities.

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.

Cats have been conquering the world alongside humans for millennia.

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.

Green considerations for the responsible homeowner and gadget-lover.

Over-the-counter medication to treat head lice and scabies contains dangerous pesticides. Lice can be killed using natural ingredients like olive oil and essent

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.

Vanessa answers questions on recycling, including plastic bottle caps, plastic overwrap, motor oil, glass and taped cardboard boxes.

Carbon dioxide emissions are making the ocean more acidic. The lower pH level inhibits the ability of many marine plants and animals to build their shells and s

Some chemicals in nail polish and polish remover are known to cause cancer, and others lead to birth defects.

A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Sept. 21 is Museum Day, and it's your chance to get free admission to hundreds of museums across the country.

Support your favorite national park, forest or preserve by volunteering or visiting on National Public Lands Day.

A Virginia town says 14 is too old to ask for candy on Halloween, but experts say big kids should just be polite.

Hospitalized infants in Kansas City are photographed wearing sweet costumes for Halloween.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

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Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Organic gardening brings benefits to both you and the plant

Learn what organic gardening is, and how to build your own from the ground up.

Organic Gardening: Creating Natural Pest Barriers

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Soils rich in organic matter grow tasty vegetables and fruits, colorful flowers and strong trees and shrubs.

New research suggests that discussing politics — and even arguing — offers more benefits than you might think.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

SkyBridge, North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, opened earlier this year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And now it's ready for Christmas.

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.

Clutter causes stress on many levels. For families feeling the need to create more space — mental, physical, emotional — here are 6 suggestions.

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget.

Laleh Mohmedi transforms her young child's meals into memorable cartoon characters as a way to encourage healthy eating.

Not everyone is a fan of this low-carb, high-fat diet that puts your body into a metabolic state of ketosis.