Paperless drywall is nothing to be afraid of. It can prevent mold, and its problems can be overcome.

Rid your home of mild and mildew using non-toxic and affordable ingredients that eliminate any need for a scrub brush.

Find out how to clean and kill mold, and why it grows in your bathroom. The last thing that you want to deal with when buying, selling or living in a house is m

Get a jump on this harmful invader with some common household solutions.

To moisten the air in your abode, grab some plants, put out some dishes of water, and get cooking. Here are some alternatives to an electric humidifier.

Joining an environmental book club (or cracking a few eco-books solo) is a virtually effortless way to green up your life a bit.

You can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint just by choosing products and services that are locally-owned and produced.

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.

Do kids still get summoned back with bells and whistles at the end of playtime outside?

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a free visit to one of your favorite national parks or forests.

Looking to check things off your to-do list? Start with a little math.

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.

After nearly 100 years, snowballs are legal in this town again thanks to one brave kid.

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

Microsoft announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that CEO Steve Ballmer will be retiring.

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.

It might be time to give this oft-maligned home decor another chance.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

The standard goal of 10,000 steps could do more harm than good for some, says Dr. Greg Hager of Johns Hopkins, and it might not be enough for others.

The opening of Colorado's pot emporiums has led to a stained relationship between landlords and those looking to puff in the privacy of their apartments.

Raising a child is an expensive undertaking, and new parents can get a severe case of sticker shock even before they've left the maternity ward.

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

Like any other aspect of running a business, the key to survival is preparation.

Legal cannabis markets are bringing a powerful ally to the fight against marijuana prohibition: The business community.

A new coalition of Japanese tour operators is trying to seize on the country's waning interest in killing wild cetaceans.

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

Researchers take a closer look at America's charitable giving and find some surprising results.

New survey finds that as the U.S. economy worsened, vasectomy rates increased.

It costs 1.6 cents to make a 1-cent coin. Given the pollution it creates, what's the point?

With little public funding for science, Silicon Valley investors are coming to the rescue.

Here's everything you need to know to get started in the world of legal marijuana — from investing to fundraising to finding a job.

Find out how this stand-up comedian, writer and entrepreneur found his dream job.

Most wildlife adds value to nature, but it's often hard for humans to quantify. Thanks to eco-tourism, though, some species are becoming undeniable gold mines.

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.

Massachusetts has a plan.

The government's emerging tax plan looks like the baby boomers are hurting millennials, but it's worse than that; it's rich people hurting everyone else.

We keep voting for people who promise to make things like they were, forgetting that things could be awful.

L.A. Times says the head of the House Energy and Commerce Committee was once a moderate, but he was able to gain this powerful seat by embracing Tea Party princ

The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing.

If you're an app developer, check out the Environmental Protection Agency's new Apps for the Environment challenge.

The GOP has nearly 40 anti-environmental proposals in its debt plan. We parse through five of the most significant items.