Of all fossil fuels, coal emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, and burning it releases deadly pollutants into the air. Exposure to pollution from coal-powered plants has been linked to ...

Plant owners know just how difficult it can be to figure out what they need, especially when leaves start browning or wilting. But it turns out that plants may have been telling you all along. A new ...

Middle-aged women are the most at risk from living near power plants, a study suggests. Researchers at Harvard University found that US counties closer to nuclear plants had higher cancer death rates ...

To many people, especially in cities, the parkway — the space between the sidewalk and the street — looks like an obvious ...

In both Europe and the U.S., people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The World Health Organization estimates that 5 ...

If you’re a gardening newbie who gets busy or forgetful, your plant babies suffer the consequences.Eventually, dead leaves around a once-thriving houseplant can make it feel like your green thumb is ...

Relaxing by the pool is most enjoyable when the poolside landscape is on point. The best plants to put around a pool are those with low maintenance needs, that doesn’t make a mess and can withstand ...

Listen carefully, and a plant may tell you it’s thirsty. Dry tomato and tobacco plants emit distinct ultrasonic clicks, scientists report March 30 in Cell. The noises sound something like a kid ...

Welcome to the October edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this month’s plant-related activities and upcoming events. But first, let’s celebrate one of my favorite things about ...

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. Real plants aren’t always practical, whether due to low light, allergies or a lifestyle that doesn’t allow for regular care. Still, ...