Transportation has a much bigger impact on urban design than we think.

It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes.

It all comes down to using less of everything.

New products for 'urban skin' are booming, but do they actually work?

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.

New research reveals that the active ingredient in whitening products can damage the layer beneath the tooth's enamel.

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!

Surely there's a way to ditch our wasteful, disposable habits.

These U.S. companies make high quality organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.

These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.

A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.

A new study has found the worms excrete plastic and its toxic additives with no residue in their bodies.

The clothing production process is full of toxic chemicals that can harm human health.

Demand for plant-based protein is driving rapid growth, while crops like corn and soy stagnate.

A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade.

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.

A recent surge of interest in local food networks is a boon to farmers, but shoppers need to maintain their support over the long term.

Teams operating in remote sites on military or humanitarian missions can be stalled by broken equipment. They could soon be turning their own wastes into raw materials for 3D printing parts needed to get their job done.

Freshwater shellfish serve as recording devices for fracking wastewater contamination.

An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most.

If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment?

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.

Various healthy diets are shown to ease symptoms of depression, and they work even better for women.

A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans

It's got everything: “Design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.

When you're biting the head off a chocolate bunny this weekend, the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether your sweet treat was the product of child slave labor. Don't let that happen to you. Buy good chocolate, people!

I've eaten a lot of fabulous fair trade chocolate, and this is undoubtedly the yummiest I've ever had!

Whether it's fair trade, organic, handmade, tree-to-bar, or direct trade that you're looking for, these companies have something delectable for everyone.

This woman-owned business is making some of the best chocolates on the planet, using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa to craft a line of luxurious truffles and bars.

Researchers from the University of Maine have linked habitual chocolate consumption to improved cognitive function.

A report reveals that major chocolate companies buy cocoa from illegally-cleared national parks in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Hershey's, Nestle and Mars have not kept their promises when it comes to sourcing conflict-free palm oil.

U.S. chocolate sales have been dropping and the industry is very worried. What's going on?

It's important, but higher isn't always better.

See this fascinating documentary about the dedicated man who created a forest the size of Central Park.

What could be lovelier than a butterfly; even when it is made out of a can of beer.

It's a place to get and replace free books, and the architecture is local to each town.

What a way to master the arts of carving and design: one a day for a year.

There are no trees in the winning shots, but it's still a stirring series of photos.

The small gardens are new and innovative and changing the way we look at them.

But hey, what’s wrong with formaldehyde? It’s in our breath, our apples and our trees.

That's 0.0082677165 inches for Americans, and really thin in either unit.

Bottled water companies are doing this because of public concerns about single use plastic.

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

Apple just bought its first load of greener aluminum. But you cannot call it carbon-free.

It all adds up to a huge amount of electricity consumption and carbon emitted, both embodied and operating.

Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4.

My flame for the small-business and artisan supporting marketplace was re-kindled surfing the 263 items -- from mat bags, to hand-knit yoga socks, calming wall art and more -- made locally in Brooklyn alone.