In renovating a vacation cabin, I discovered carpenter ants working their way through the walls. Is there any way to responsibly get rid of the pests without using noxious chemicals that could potentially harm my family?

Part of a series of articles on emergency care for injured or orphaned wild animals.

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve read that plastic bottles are not always safe to reuse over and over as harmful chemicals can leach out into the contents. I’m wondering if the same issues plague Tupperware and other similar plastic food storage containers. -- Sylvie, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

The Cherokee Hiking Club is in the process of relocating a two-mile section of the John Muir Trail along the Hiwassee River.

Part of a series of articles on emergency care for injured or orphaned wild animals.

Not only is it ILLEGAL to take a turtle out of the wild to keep as a pet, we are literally loving them into extinction.

While Glenn Springs Holding is working to clean up the Copper Basin environment, it is also discovering relics of the past.

These petunias may be the wrong color but they are true Volunteers, growing from a crack in the sidewalk in front of The Drug Store in Benton for weeks.

The Cherokee National Forest is hoping to remove vegetation that is competing with Ruth’s Golden Aster, which is on the Endangered Species List.

It's that time of year, time to get out and enjoy the rich resources of our area, whether it's fishing, rafting, playing in the water, hiking or just enjoying the natural beauty.