If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

Stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, can be as common as a cold. Here are some home remedies for the stomach flu to ease discomfort.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

Drug stores start offering flu shots in early summer, but the CDC recommends getting a shot by the end of October.

Buddy the dog has discovered he can play fetch all by himself.

Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life.

The Department of Homeland Security now counts hurricanes as national security threats, and now weather modification is under consideration.

The suffering of New Orleans offers valuable lessons -- but is the U.S. paying attention?

Arsenic and lead have been found in New Orleans' soil, but in some places the levels seem to have decreased.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo drew a comparison between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Katrina, claiming that the October superstorm was "more impactful" in many wa

Storm surge is seawater pushed ahead of a storm, mainly by strong winds. Onshore, the surge can rise several feet in just a few minutes.

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.

A NOAA satellite captures the February 2011 snowstorm as it blankets the U.S.

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 blizzard's snow and ice can knock out power and cause big problems. These tips will ensure that you're ready for the worst.

Thanks to arctic air from the north and a dip in the jet stream, superstorm Sandy has gotten stronger and is now a snowstorm on top of a hurricane and post-trop

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.

The lauded structure is bustling with activity as a whopper of a winter storm approaches.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

The EPA decided this week to limit cancer-causing emissions from hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking,' but its new rules won't take effect until 2015.

From aiding search-and-rescue missions to lending a shoulder to cry on, man's best friend can often be found at the site of tragedy.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

To help eliminate the perilous process of collecting potable water in Ethiopian villages, Italian architects design a water vapor-collecting tower.

A new, award-winning public arts project makes good use out of building materials salvaged from Detroit's sizable supply of destroyed/derelict homes.

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?

How to help provide people on every continent with food that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for people and planet.

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

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.

For 25 years, EDF has partnered with leading companies to prove that good environmental strategy is good business strategy.

CBS EcoMedia's Paul Polizzotto says his biggest business influence has been the ocean.

Conservation group Lion Guardians has helped East Africa’s Masai tribesmen bring back the big cats and better their own lives.

Our sustainability commitments help us cut costs so we can pass those savings on to our customers

Watch this replay webcast of Walmart's Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting.

Company will focus on four pillars to advance the sustainability of its biggest product category, food

Talia Frenkel created a company that makes healthier condoms — but that's not all.

David Lindo turns his awe for winged creatures into a passion for teaching Britain's urbanites to open their eyes to all the birds around them.

Instead of synthetic insecticides, entomologist Rich Hofstetter is recruiting native fungi to protect forests from bark beetles.

Young entrepreneur wants to bring fresh food to inner city residents through aquaponics.

Rudi Putra takes on powerful palm oil plantations in the name of conservation — and wins.

Vidcode is challenging stereotypes and turning more girls into techies.

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

Through The Learning Tea in Atlanta, entrepreneur Katrell Christie is helping educate teenage orphan girls in India so they can achieve their dreams.

Henna, a body painting tradition in India, Africa and the Middle East, is great for any occasion, or just for fun! Here's how to have a party with henna.

The firm OpenPath Investments believes that apartments aren't just walls or rooms; they're a chance to connect on a deeper level with your neighbors.

Death has always been hidden away, but after spending time with an isolated tribe, this writer is ready to face death head-on.