Lawns coated in chemicals are bad for human and pet health, help pollute local waters, don’t attract wildlife, and degrade the environment.

You probably know by now that the typical U.S. lawn with thick, green grass and manicured hedges is horrible for the environment.

As campers prepare for their upcoming getaways, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is urging vacationers to inspect their vehicles and equipment to be sure they aren’t inadvertently transporting gypsy moth caterpillars to and from other areas.

Migratory birds are on the move, winging their way from nesting and breeding grounds in North America to winter habitat in Central and South America and the Caribbean. It’s a spectacular journey, but it’s one that many of them will never finish.