10 Kitchen Hazards

Safety tips you might not have heard about. (By Roxanne Webber)

Is Drinking Shower Water Bad?

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink. (By Roxanne Webber)

Is Store-Bought Ice More Germy than Homemade Ice?

Frozen germs are still germs. (By Roxanne Webber)

How Green Is Your Takeaway Container?

Which takeaway containers are the most (and least) green? (By Elizabeth Gillian)

Counter Measures

Ten ways to green your kitchen. (By Christy Harrison)

Your Meat Is Green

Tips for responsible carnivores. (By Roxanne Webber)

Future on Ice

Defrosting the history of the fridge. (By Eric Slatkin)

The EPA wants to exempt factory farms from having to report their emissions of toxic gases. (By Nicholas Day)

The GAO’s damning report on factory-farming waste. (By Nicholas Day)

Eat organic and you won’t find pesticide residues in your toilet bowl. (By Joyce Slaton)

One of These Waters Is Not Like the Others

Yet another reason to dislike bottled water: Its safety standards are less formidable than those of tap water. (By James Norton)

After September 1, most almonds sold on this continent will be doused in toxic motorcycle fuel. WTF, USDA? (By Christy Harrison)

Studies find that high-fructose corn syrup is often contaminated by mercury. (By Joyce Slaton)

New climate change proposals may pay farmers to cut carbon emissions. (By Nicholas Day)

Rather than trash a giant appliance, learn to redesign the facade of an ugly fridge. (By Kara Zuaro)