A recent study by the World Watch Institute reports explosive sales growth in compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. This is great news for the climate with a p

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.

There's no way around it: highly efficient, long-lasting compact florescent lamps are a green godsend but with one small (well, not so small) hitch … each bul

Researchers use nanofibers to create lights that are more energy-efficient than the common incandescent light bulb, more eco-friendly than a CFL — and they gi

ArmorLites are CFL bulbs with a special 'skin' that prevents mercury exposure if the bulb is broken. But is mercury exposure even something to worry about?

Morieka Johnson helps you choose what to get at the grocery and the sushi bar. Plus: 10 fish to avoid.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

In this video by Sam Despeaux and Carly Calhoun titled "TVA At the Crossroads" (also check out "American Nightmare"), Lynn and Jean Gibson speak about living ne

Find out how you can send in a lock of hair to see how much mercury is in your body.

U.S. EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss the Republican attacks against her agency.

Mercury does not cause autism, another study now concludes. The levels of mercury in the urine of children with autism were no higher than urine mercury levels

You can still enjoy seafood, but make sure you buy sustainable, low-mercury options.

Mercury pollution and climate change are both unintended consequences of burning fossil fuels for centuries.

With at least 84 percent of the world's fish contaminated by mercury, how can you know which fish are safe to eat and which aren't?

In a landmark decision, Europe restricts a popular pesticide linked to declining honeybee populations.

Unanimous decision rules in favor of Monsanto regarding the replanting of seeds from genetically modified soybeans.

The simplest and best way to get rid of poison ivy is 'very carefully.'

There is no need to use harsh and poisonous sprays to get rid of wasps; there are plenty of ways to get rid of them naturally.

Environmental groups celebrate the bee strategy announcement — but only briefly before turning their focus to specifics and timing.

Europe's moratorium on neonicotinoid pesticides is being challenged by Bayer CropScience. Bee advocates, however, are fighting back.

Here's how to say goodbye to chemicals and hello to an eco-friendly lawn.

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, here are 10 interesting facts about the civil rights activist.

The pesticides, called neonicotinoids, are "highly likely" to be triggering bee deaths, say researchers.

There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should.

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.

Are aphids and other pests wrecking your garden? Partner up with ladybugs to stop the carnage.

Spiders are great for pest control, except when they overtake your home. Here are some nontoxic solutions for dealing with them at your house.

You don't need pesticides to get rid of these annoying insects.

Try these simple tips and bid goodbye to houseflies, those uninvited pests buzzing around your home.

A buzzworthy new discovery might help explain the alarming speed of colony collapse disorder.

A family ate organically for 2 weeks, reducing pesticides in their bodies big-time. Here's why it matters.

World Health Organization raises concerns about 2,4-D, calling it 'possibly' carcinogenic.'

From carpenter ants to crazy ants, we'll help you ID the insects that have invaded your space.

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.

By 2050, New Zealand hopes to be rid of rats, possums, stoats and other invasive predators.

Researchers in the U.K. hope that prettying up fields with strips of wildflowers will attract pest-munching bugs.

Rescinding a 2014 ban, the planting of genetically-modified crops and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides are allowed in U.S. national wildlife refuges again.

Diamorpha Smallii is the taxonomic name. It has another name, Small's Stonecrop. But in Georgia, we call it Red Stuff.

It's amazing to see how nature has made itself at home on the abandoned Southerness Golf Club course.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 offers a 50-cent-per-gallon tax credit for entrepreneurs who mix biomass or ethanol with conventionally taxed fossil fuels.

The Swirl Faucet also saves water, so long as you aren't completely beguiled by its beauty.

Renewable energy doesn't just slow climate change, it saves water too — lots of it.

Even if you take the energy and water it takes to build a dishwasher into account, it still beats washing by hand.

Despite the 'D' word, a new survey finds that Americans are still smitten with lush residential landscapes.

Yes, says a new campaign that champions backyard pools as a drought-friendlier landscaping alternative.

In exclusive and exceptionally irrigated Rancho Santa Fe, residents now face water rationing.

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.

More than half of the world's largest aquifers are being depleted, according to satellite system data.

The bottled water people have run them out of town, but it's a historic public service.

Shock Top saves cheeky/ingenious conservation startup Drop-A-Brick from sinking.