Environmental cartoonist Jay Mohr gives his interpretation of the request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar

'Big River,' a companion film to 'King Corn,' explores the wide-reaching water pollution problems created by monoculture farming.

Dublin Dr Pepper, the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottler, faces a lawsuit from Dr Pepper Snapple Group.

A muffin with the same amont of calories as ten chocolate donuts? A pretzel with more saturated fat than a Big Mac? Read it and weep.

Two moms are suing General Mills over the use of the term 'natural' to market its Nature Valley products. Do lawsuits like this create any change?

A craving for sweets is the same brain function that drug addicts and alcoholics experience for their "fix."

Warning: Your marinara sauce may have as much sugar as two Twinkies.

We get why the artists chose this common vegetable to represent America, but if you could choose a food, what would it be?

Sweets can exacerbate skin aging and wrinkles, research shows.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

In which we reveal that cows can swim, have accents and can smell things from 6 miles away.

A zero-waste lifestyle isn't as hard as it sounds. These simple steps are the gateway to living a zero-waste lifestyle.

If you're at all introverted, or just enjoy chilling at home with your pets, kids, or partner, JOMO — the Joy of Missing Out— could be for you.

By implementing 'housing first' on a national scale, Finland has almost eliminated homelessness.

Some people are letting go of items that don't spark joy. Others are hoping to benefit from that.

The viral #trashtag challenge inspires people to clean up parks, beaches and roadways and post photos on social media.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

In today's busy world of unending errands and tasks, the feeling of time scarcity affects us all.

A recent Harvard study finds that neural activity is a new player when it comes to human aging.

Study finds that giving funds to poor families also helps others in the community.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.

By flipping recess and lunch, students eat 50 percent more produce.

Silk fibroin is a naturally derived material, and when used to coat produce, it's a promising way to prolong its freshness and reduce food waste.

They won't be labeled GMO, but if you follow the clues on the label, you may be able to tell which ones have been genetically modified.

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.

The pros keep apples from spoiling for many months. You can, too.

But what is lost when picked produce doesn't ripen for weeks or months?

The Red Delicious is falling from grace, as the Gala apples takes the top spot for production of U.S. apples.

That white substance between the orange peel and the flesh may be bitter, but don't throw it away, it's actually good for you. Here's what you need to know.

There you are, yakking on your cellphone while I sit fuming at a green light one car behind. And that's just one of many things that you, the American driver, h

The two-stroke motor isn't new. There's probably one in your weed whacker. But Achates Power and other companies say they can turn around the two-stroke motor's

With fewer Americans actually able to change a tire, and the auto industry looking to save weight and costs to meet fuel economy targets, it's not surprising th

Indian automaker Tata will be bringing the inexpensive Nano to the U.S. within three years.

Three days of driving the Volt and less than two gallons of gas used.

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.

It's about time somebody looked at shopping as a separate transportation category. It turns out to be a major energy hog.

The U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA announced the release of a new fuel economy tool for used vehicles.

Aston Martin's chief is bad-mouthing hybrids and thinks his "V-12 is something special." I beg to differ. His cars get dismal fuel economy.

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The EPA is proposing new low-sulfur gasoline be phased in starting in 2017. Everybody's happy — well, everyone except Big Oil.