Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Beagles are said to make poor guard dogs because of their ...

Wind energy is electricity from the naturally flowing air in the Earth's atmosphere. As a renewable resource that won't get depleted through use, its impact on the environment and climate crisis ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, you know the obvious foods to avoid ...

I've been trying to eat healthier lately and I have to be honest: When it comes to apples, I just buy whatever's on sale. But the truth is, different apples taste differently and are good for ...

Lightning is the discharge of electricity caused by an imbalance between the positive and negative charges that build up in a thundercloud. Most lightning flashes occur between or within clouds ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a ...

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See the pros and cons of everything from recycling to zero-waste – and find tips to reduce the trash and plastic that goes in landfills and incinerators.

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Deepen your understanding of the natural world by learning about biology, chemistry, physics, and geology.

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Skip the toxic pesticides and learn about safer, DIY, all-natural methods to combat pests in both the home and garden.