How GM Invented Planned Obsolescence It all started with a struggling auto company in the 20s.

Find out what nitrogen oxides (NOx) are, why they are a serious environmental concern, and what role they play in the Volkswagen diesel engine scandal.

Small Farm Grants and Other Financial Assistance Resources First, check with your Cooperative Extension Office for the most local and individual assistance for your particular situation. Your ...

Learn where to recycle milk cartons and how to do it correctly, whether the carton should be flattened or not, and what to do with the plastic caps.

Pine trees are one of the most common coniferous species in North America. Learn how to identify the types found in the United States and Canada.

Friends and enemies in the animal world tend to be pretty clear-cut. But as these unlikely pairs show, even Mother Nature doesn't set things in stone.

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How Do Solar Lights Work? Types, Uses, and Environmental Impacts Discover your solar lighting options and which products are designed to last.

Complete profile of the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), including parts, life cycle, pictures, and timelapse video of a blooming flower.

This guide to building a basic birdhouse is easy as it gets—and rest assured the nesting birds in your backyard are going to love it.

Cellulose tape is a transparent adhesive tape that happens to be biodegradable too. It is difficult to find, especially in the US. Almost all transparent tape sold here is made of acetate. One ...

Composted manure is a valuable natural resource that can reduce our reliance on inorganic fertilizers. Find out more about how to use manure here.