Allergies, coworkers who are afraid of dogs, pooches that aren't comfortable in new situations are just a few things to consider.

Philosopher Andrew Taggart explains how we can care less about work — and more about our actual lives.

Miso Robotic's Flippy supposedly frees up fast food workers from 'high pain points' on the job. Could it free them of the job entirely, though?

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

Leticia Gasca failed miserably at her business, but then she realized the amazing power of admitting your failures and a new business venture was born.

Much of the generation and gender gap is due to simple demographics rather than evil intent.

Project Bike Tech offers students diverse skills and options when they leave high school.

A Norwegian company offers paid time off to give people time to bond with their new pets.

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

Virginia school system celebrates the students who are heading for careers instead of going to college.

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.

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day with this story about a young teen shining in her STEM field.

MNN's family blogger chats with Philippe Cousteau about science, exploration, adventure and the eco-savvy kids who are changing the world.

Matthew Kaplan searched for a way to use peer pressure for good after seeing his own little brother get bullied in middle school.

Shirts made from Silic use nano-technology to prevent water-based liquids from soaking in.

This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes.

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

From cleaning up the oceans to finding safer ways to save people after a natural disaster, these kids have big ideas to improve our world.

Eight-year-old Gabi Mann loves her corvid friends, and they reciprocate with small trinkets and treasures.

Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness.

Hoping to stay relevant to today's kids, scouting puts an emphasis on new kinds of skills.

Artist creates dolls of Malala, Jane Goodall and other female role models.

A portion of sales from the new toy line will be donated to UNICEF and Save the Children.

Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme.

Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it.

Robbie Bond wants to inspire kids and their families to protect our national lands.

Kimbal Musk, an investor, philanthropist and chef, has taken his nonprofit Kitchen Community national and renamed it Big Green.

Amber Yang is on a mission to create a better way to track space debris and prevent collisions in the Earth's atmosphere.

How to cut, scoop, and carve a pumpkin into a world-class Halloween masterpiece using a simple pumpkin carving idea or a complex one.

Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers.

Growing demand for energy efficiency and energy management has created an unprecedented opportunity for certified carbon managers. And according to Dr. Eric Woo

As 2009 comes to a close, I want to take a minute and look ahead at how green business can grow and prosper in 2010.

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

Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee is about to experience change.

Just a week after the West Virginia Governor shot a bullet through the cap and trade bill he has pulled way ahead in the polls.

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

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

The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season.

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

New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012.

Newt Gingrich may be controversial, but he's also outspoken. (So at least you know where he stands.)

Tim Pawlenty, the former Minnesota governor, is perhaps the greenest Republican candidate running for president, but he was once even greener.

Cap and trade may finally be finished in Washington, but it's been dying elsewhere for a while.

Millennials are early adopters of new technology, would rather save and spend and feel they are more connected to their ethnic heritages than their parents.

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

The next time a massive winter storm rolls around, keep dormant green thumbs busy with an indoor veggie or herb garden.

Before you start (begrudgingly) scouring, scrubbing, shampooing and sprucing up, consider adding these eco-friendly spring cleaning tools.

With the high season of outdoor cookery about to kick into full swing, a look at 10 petite BBQ grills that don't require a massive backyard to fire up.

Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club.

Harman Johar is an entomologist and businessman who believes this acquired taste is sensible, stylish and sustainable.