Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution.

One of the cleanest places in your home may actually be one of the dirtiest, according to a study that suggests one in five showerheads spews out bacteria.

North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina may have something to gain when it comes to offshore drilling, but the events of 2010 remind us that they also have

Dozens of sunken ships off U.S. coasts, such as the Jacob Luckenbach and USS Arizona, are leaking oil or could in the future.

Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year.

Meanwhile in England, shopping basket theft is on the rise.

This is not a tempest in a disposable teacup, but a very big problem.

Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed.

Thousands of dollars and many hours go into floral arrangements. Why not repurpose them for nursing homes and hospitals?

Popular online shopping holiday produces billions of dollars in sales — and billions of boxes in the trash.

Amazon Give Back Box program makes donations easy, and you get a tax write-off as a bonus.

Kitchen 'waste' liquids like pickle juice and potato water can be reused to enhance culinary creations and a whole lot more.

Kamikatsu, where recyclables are sorted into 45 specific categories, is an old pro at landfill diversion.

Though composting is great for your garden, there are some man-made and natural items that can ruin the whole pile.

The deposit-based Norwegian approach to plastic bottle recycling is an attractive, effective one.

From packing materia to kitty litter and more. Here's what to do if you can't recycle your shredded paper.

Some business groups oppose plastic straw bans because they see it as excessive regulation, but other groups have more practical issues with the bans.

Plastic bottles and caps should now be kept together when you recycle them. The reason? It's easier to sort them that way.

There's an 'urgent need' for rules governing the use of lab-grown brains.

Researchers found the brains of people who spent months in the Antarctic got smaller. What they learned applies to all of us.

The wreck, dating back 2,000 years, is estimated to contain some 6,000 amphorae.

Research out of Venice finds Irish dancing more helpful than physiotherapy for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Julia Child and food safety experts disagree on whether you should wash raw chicken before cooking it.

It can be easy to get dressed in the morning; the key is fewer options.

Under a new initiative from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a group of companies and nonprofits are supporting a new initiative aimed to reduce clothing waste.

Allbirds sustainable wool shoes are disrupting the footwear market with their low-carbon style.

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.

All Americans over 6 months old should get their flu shot this year, health officials urged today. While last year's flu season was relatively mild, the illness

From flu shots to full-service health care, on-the-job clinics can boost worker productivity. On-the-job flu shot clinics are promoted by the Centers for Diseas

New report finds that closing schools during a flu epidemic could halt the spread of the illness and keep people out of the emergency room.

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

Actor's comments during the Golden Globes did not sit well with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died

More adults have gotten the flu shot this year, but there's still plenty of room for improvement, says the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.

Lots of research goes into the annual vaccine, but that doesn't mean we always get it right.

If you're getting the vaccine this year, here are four things you should know about side effects, effectiveness and risks.

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

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.

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

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

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.

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

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

This year's Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, brings sustainable, innovative architecture to disaster zones in the form of resilient paper-based structures.