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In Hawaii, innovation is transforming fish farming

A cover crop's green leaves emerge among dry wheat stems after the harvest, with a red tractor in the background.

New ag tech could save the farm — and the planet

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From monarch butterfly boom to cleaner air around the globe

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Cleaning out your home? How to keep your junk out of the landfill.

Decluttering? Here are some environmentally friendly ways to keep your junk out of the landfill.
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Does my home contain lead?

Lead exposure is dangerous, especially for children. Here are the most common places to find — and remove — the lead from your home.
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5 ways to compost if you don't have a yard

There are a growing number of options for people who want to compost even if they don't have a yard.

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Environmentalism, economics and winning the climate fight

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Lead pipe risk unknown in half a million Houston-area homes

Forget the guilt—eating seafood can help save the ocean