WATER SYSTEM. The production, purification, and distribution of potable water constitutes a "hidden system" in the infrastructure of the modern city. Until faucets run dry, or reservoirs are exhausted ...

Last spring, my mom set up her garden with drip irrigation. Even though she has a sizable yard filled with vegetables, ...

1994 was the year that federally mandated low-flow showerheads, faucets, and toilets started to appear on the scene in significant numbers. How can you conform to the standards and help increase ...

Newborn fish are mistaking tiny bits of trash for food. If they die, there’ll be fewer big fish—and that could rattle the food chain. marine-plastic-ocean-fish-microplasticThe naturally oily surface ...

After draining a water bottle, it might be tempting to fill it back up from the tap without a second thought. But can you really reuse plastic water bottles? Plastic bottles don't seem to be going ...

A self-filled Advent calendar is a unique gesture during the holiday season. Photo: Getty Images During Advent, everyone who celebrates Christmas looks forward to a small daily surprise from the ...