The worldwide ban on ozone-depleting chemicals stopped Arctic ozone from disappearing and forming an "ozone hole" similar in size to Antarctica's.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are just two of the great speakers scheduled for this year’s green jobs conference.

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson delivered the opening keynote at the 2011 Good Jobs Green jobs conference.

It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past.

If you are aiming for more minimalist surroundings but find it hard to part with things, this trick could work for you.

Weight lifting does more than just pump you up; it can increase your chances for survival.

New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one.

There's no one-size-fits-all solution for raising HDL cholesterol levels, but it can be done — and understanding inflammation is an important step.

The fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age, which can help increase joy and improve cognitive function.

By adding tiny nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, our clothes could become air purifiers — or so they say.

There are those of us who aced AP calculus, and there are those of who can't figure out the tip. Take our quiz to find out just how much of a math whiz you are.

Many people want to go off grid and lose the electric bill, but does it make sense?

Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills.

We often hear about the negative impacts of stress, but some stress is necessary — and even healthy.

A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.)

Sustainability played a key role at this year's CES with both the CEA and Bosch donating materials and funds to Habitat for Humanity green building efforts.

Invention start-up Quirky and GE launch the Aros Smart Air Conditioner, a window unit with added brains and good looks.

Almost 40 miles of coral reef and beach around Cancun and Puerto Morelos are now insured against storms.

Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course.

Bambu's green cutting boards encourage reducing and reusing -- because they're pretty enough to double as serving boards too.

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.

From fewer migraines to more self-esteem, there are so many mental and physical benefits to growing old.

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

What are some good apps to help me stay healthy and make smarter decisions about products?

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.

It might seem counterintuitive, but Anheuser-Busch and The Nature Conservancy are working together to protect a Colorado watershed by cutting down trees.

The Blissmobox is a monthly subscription that delivers a cornucopia of organic and Fair Trade goodies right to your door.

Design and architecture professionals John Riordan and Kristen Becker have compiled 25 remarkable, sustainable workspaces in their book The Good Office: Green D

New EPA report finds lower incidence of toxin exposures but greater rates of childhood diseases affecting today's children.

Viral videos and social media have catapulted the once-rejected Orabrush into a mainstream product — first for people and now for pets.

A solar computer bag, which comes with charging adapters for various devices, was popular item with celebs like "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez.

Natasha Henstridge, Gilles Marini and other celebs attend the annual event.

When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

Looking at calcium and vitamin D supplements, researchers found no difference in the health outcomes for people who took supplements and those who didn't.

Bryan Cranston — the actor behind "Breaking Bad," television's favorite chemistry teacher-turned-meth manufacturer — appears at Dwell on Design to discuss

Helsinki is experimenting with a plan to match people with rides, making cars unnecessary.

In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right.

Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants.

Have a stocking to stuff before December 25? Consider these useful and beautiful gifts — most eco-friendly and/or from small designers — for $25 and under.

DoneGood's browser extension and app let you shop for socially responsible alternatives to whatever you're looking for.

Shop for Good Sunday lets you put your holiday spending where your values are.

Tips from people who are really great at giving the best gifts that the rest of us need to read.

Weather Channel's futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of the U.N. Climate Summit.

Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change.

A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks.

Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living.

From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world.