Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop.

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.

Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.

Don't miss out on the many lovely things available this spring at local farmers markets!

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.

Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail?

In the latest installment of the Faces of the Recovery Act video series, the U.S. Department of Energy showcases 1366 Technologies.

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Research by these women has changed the way we think about space — from dark matter to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.

Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.

Spring is a great time to renew your commitment to being green. A few suggestions: Walk or bike instead of driving, drive smoothly and more slowly to increase g

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.

Life is expensive, and kids will learn important life lessons from earning and saving their own money.

When we throw away banana peels, we throw away a lot of health benefits.

Dig into some new winter flavors with root vegetables. Add seasonal flavor with parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, and others.

While mandatory in drinks like the Sazerac and Manhattan, the aromatic, herbal flavoring agent isn't just for cocktails.

A thought-provoking infographic explains how we could be turning our food waste into fuel.

You may not realize that nutritional yeast is a vitamin-packed protein. Here's how to add it to salads, pastas and more.