Detroit is back from the brink with some cars worth a second look. It's not just about bankruptcy anymore.

The heated battle for control of a strip of pavement on a single street in Brooklyn highlights the battlelines in the Bike Lane Wars. Hint: It's not about bikes

Bloomberg Rankings has released a list of bike-to-work rates in 25 major U.S. cities and Portland, Ore., came out on top. In 2010, nearly 16,000 workers biked t

Study debunks the myth that telecommuters are disconnected and thus less productive. Results from the study were published in the June issue of Communication Mo

Two student teams from the 2013 Solar Decathlon, USC and Santa Clara University, need to sell their innovative, solar-powered homes to private buyers.

The rapidly growing solar industry needs a lot of highly skilled employees. And it thinks it knows where to find them.

Everybody says we are, but an economist claims that the data show otherwise.

Girls spend 160 million more hours than boys doing household chores every day, UNICEF finds.

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.

It could be yours if you're a serious chocoholic and willing to relocate.

Fair Isle, with a population of 60, is looking for someone with a sense of adventure — and a nursing certificate.

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.

High pay and cool perks are good, but the best employers also fulfill deeper human needs.

Finland's vocational education and training (VET) programs cover a range of occupations, and training is available to just about everyone.

In their last year of high school, Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao went looking for a solution to their town's plastic waste problem, and found one close to home.

Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design.

According to a new poll, the majority of millennials believe that the Earth is getting warmer and that humans are to blame.

Parents need help keeping a child with food allergies away from life-threatening foods. Temporary tattoos with vital information can lend a hand.

Millennials have grown up with gadgets, yet they are more likely than older adults to say that a lot of important info is not available on the Internet.

Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans.

The project will utilize a 2,000-meter barrier, making it the largest floating structure ever deployed in the ocean.

Instead of running errands, Tom Wagg used his one-week internship to earn a place in history.

Zander Hite's woodworking hobby started with a gift from his grandfather and a challenge to make a difference in the world.

Take the pledge to go plastic-free on Feb. 21, which has been dubbed Plastic-Free Day.

Judah Tyreman lost rocks and fossils worth thousands, but thanks to the Internet, he'll replace them and even add some more.

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.

Despite BP’s spill, energy legislation is unlikely to bring a reckoning to the true price of oil.

By focusing only on the utilities industry, Kerry may be able to get Republican support, but will it cost him votes in his own party?

Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming.

A recent interview with President Obama reveals he hasn't given up of the climate issue.

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate.

Without official cap-and-trade legislation, our nation’s farmers may lose millions of dollars.

Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions.

After a tough 2010 for environmentalists, the future looks a bit brighter. Still, nothing is certain when it comes to politics and energy policy.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

Lots of noise on Capitol Hill means lots of uncertainty for the agency tasked with fighting polluters.

Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey.

Coca-Cola teams up with Tokyo-based design studio Nendo to release a collection of gorgeous recycled glass tableware dubbed, most fittingly, Bottleware.

A bout of housebound hibernation just wouldn't be complete without a chill-busting throw blanket made from natural materials

Is there an eco-friendly fireplace? From pellet stoves to bio-ethanol fireplaces, engineered logs and wood-burning inserts, here's an enviro breakdown.

Here's a few notable, eco-friendly distractions for antsy pets forced to spend more time indoors due to cruddy weather.

Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

The scavenge-happy folks at Fireclay Tile launch a Kickstarter campaign to help transform old CRT TVs and computer monitors into stunning glass tiles.

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.

Tired of replacing stuff every few years? This website solves that problem.

Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.

Former surfing champion Ashley Lloyd Thompson is making waves in the world of surfboard shaping.

The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces.

If the USDA says that vegetables and fruits should make up half of our diets, why does less than 1 percent of its food subsidies go to farmers who grow produce?