Except for war or natural disaster, young people have never had it so bad economically.

It's not just that college isn't for everyone, but even academically inclined kids should have the option to learn a trade.

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.

By default, women take on the role of rememberer and organizer, and all that mental labor adds up, even if the rest of the family can't see it.

Judging workers' value by time spent at a desk hurts working moms — and companies' bottom lines. Flex time could fix it.

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

Many older workers are already taking advantage of the flexibility and freedom of the gig economy, so the millennial habits just make sense.

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.

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.

The commercial received so many negative comments on YouTube that the comments section was disabled.

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.

McKenna Pope shares her thoughts on convincing Hasbro to change the design of the Easy Bake Oven.

Coding is the next big push in the education world, but do all kids really need to learn the skill?

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

A new survey finds that the vast majority of kids would be willing to make changes in their own lifestyle if it meant their parents' health would benefit.

Lego's new set features a paleontologist, an astronomer and a chemist — all of them female.

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.

The new Digital Cookie platform can teach the girls useful entrepreneurial skills, if their parents can step aside and let the girls be in charge.

The Every Kid in a Park initiative aims to get kids active and outdoors, but it may also turn them into environmental stewards.

A process intended to teach girls about business instead teaches one of life's hardest lessons.

Three high schoolers each took home $150,000 at Intel Science Talent Search.

Her application inspires Paris Summer Innovation Fellowship selection officials to look beyond age and take a chance on a kid with passion.

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.

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

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

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

As Justice John Paul Stevens steps down from the bench, environmentalists remember a "green justice." Though little is known about her environmental positions,

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

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

A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations.

West Virginia U.S. Senate race brings out the guns, not to mention a former president and a former vice presidential candidate.

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

President Obama eyes energy policy as an area where Democrats and Republicans can work together.

The U.S. representative fighting for her life after a weekend shooting has been an advocate for many issues, including the environment.

Tom Hassenboehler is joining the natural gas industry after years of working with the Senate's most vocal climate change denier.

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

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.

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

The latest Republican to officially jump into the presidential race has a history of speaking out on energy and environmental policy.

The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record.

The former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China looks like the greenest Republican in the presidential race — and perhaps the most interesting.

The former CEO-turned-presidential candidate has unique views on energy and environmental policy.

The Texas governor has a clear environmental platform — whether you like it or not is a different story.

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.

Avoiding chemical starter logs and gels but not in the mood to go out and gather pine needles? As fireplace season approaches, consider these fume-free fire sta

Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.