]]> So many sad stories have come to me since I started working to eliminate toxic chemicals, which can harm people or poison pets, from common flea control products. Many people have written me about their beloved pet who died or became seriously ill af...]]> By Solvie KarlstromLonger nights, hollowed out gourds, random celebrities showing up at your doorstep demanding candy—yes, Halloween is upon us again. As a celebration (or contest) of creativity, All Hallow's eve is unmatched and helping out wi...]]> By Wendy Gordon While it is true the United States has some of the best drinking water in the world, a disturbing new report conducted by The New York Timesrevealed that one in ten Americans has been exposed to drinking water that contains dang...]]> With Testing the Waters, the latest report on beach pollution, NRDC rated America's most popular beaches. Now it's time to see how well you rate when it comes to protecting our ocean.   Take the quiz here ]]> By Paul McRandleWe clean our kitchens and bathrooms constantly—as we should—but there are easy ways to get rid of bacteria while also avoiding lung irritants like ammonia and chlorine bleach and skipping the hormone-disrupting phthalates ...]]> About 76 to 80 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur in the US annually, most as a result of eating contaminated meat. But this summer, there’s no need to char your burgers into briquettes for fear of bacteria. Learn where animals came fro...]]> By Wendy GordonWhen the conversation turns to cap and trade, is your first thought: “Oh, that will never work, it’s too complicated?” It’s true, it can be harder to get one’s arms around than a gas tax  or even a car...]]> By Paul McRandleWhen I decided to join the 21st century and picked up a new iPhone, the lure of the iApp topped my list of reasons (if not excuses) to make the purchase.  And among the heap available free or for little money, I was intrigued by ...]]> By Wendy GordonForget the tie.  How many does a man need, anyway? Give your dad something he’ll really appreciate—a good nap and then a trip to the park. “How can I do this?” you say. “I’m just a kid.” D...]]> By Paul McRandleYour health and safety are in your own hands—it’s a truism, but one that some in the packaged food industry are too ready to promote. According to The New York Times , Con Agra, makers of the Banquet pot pies tha...]]>