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NPR's Brian Naylor reports that the House today approved the Safe Drinking Water Act. The bill...among other things...would require public water suppliers to inform consumers of impurities in their tap water. Republicans claim it shows their concern for the environment. But Democrats say Republicans are restricting the public's right-to-know on another issue...the Superfund law.

Business deregulation has led to more choices for consumers, but a tougher environment for business owners. In the first of a series of reports, NPR's Jim Zarroli examines the advantages and disadvantages of increased competition.

Eating less meat is good for your health and the environment. Now, a new study suggests genes may play a role in people's ability to stick to a strict vegetarian diet.

The ban is designed to help the environment. It's not clear how Congress will be affected. In 2011, when Republicans captured the House, they restored Styrofoam cups to their cafeteria.

At her LA restaurant, Nakayama reimagines the Japanese tradition of kaiseki, a multicourse meal emphasizing local, seasonal ingredients in harmony with nature. She's one of its few female masters.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny sits down with the two frontwomen of Lucius, Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, to talk about their latest album.

As an energy crisis grows, some countries are more prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Pakistan reduced its reliance on imported natural gas because of the growth of solar.

A nematode found deep in frozen sediment has proven its ability to survive extreme environments long term. Scientists studying the species say their work could inform the protection of other animals.

Until recently not many bodies in McLean County have had an appetite to enforce pandemic safety measures. Health department environmental health director…

Getting more people on farms is no easy feat with conventional agriculture continuing to position less and less farmers on larger swaths of land.