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Chocolate taster may be the world's coolest gig

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




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British prisoners put to work building prefab homes

Why have inmates manufacture license plates when they can help put an end to a housing crisis?



  • Remodeling & Design

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What if you could earn a bonus for not living in a crazy expensive city?

One San Francisco-based tech company is offering a $10K option to those who move away from the city.




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Maternity leave catch-22: Women are either bad workers or bad moms

Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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5 Take Your Dog to Work Day challenges

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




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Can millennial work habits help older workers?

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




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Wanted: Planetary protector for the solar system

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




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The secret to being happy at work? Care less

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




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These are the kinds of people who fail at work

All the talent in the world can't overcome the inability to connect with co-workers.




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Who wants to work at Yosemite next summer?

Yosemite National Park has 300 seasonal positions to fill for summer 2018. Here's how to apply.




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6 things that make a workplace great

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




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11 jobs for people who are good with their hands

Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living.




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Learning how to fix bicycles is opening new career paths for teens

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




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Norwegian pet supply company joins the pack in offering paid puppy parental leave

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




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2 in 3 kids are born in countries where dads don't get paid leave

92 countries lack a national policy that grants fathers paid paternity leave, including the United States.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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9 stories from 2018 that made us feel good

From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world.



  • Arts & Culture

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'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college

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




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Your hobbies can make you better at work

Hobbies can boost your career confidence as long as they differ from what you do on the job.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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New Cousteau series looks to kids for solutions to aquatic 'dead zones'

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Teens for Jeans is back

Start a jean drive for a chance to win a scholarship and money for your school.




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Phoenix teen named 'Thanksgiving Hero' for his anti-bullying program

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




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Eagle Scout's airport invention will save raptors, and possibly humans too

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.




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Teen activist campaigns for gender-neutral toys

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




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31 creative ideas for Youth Art Month

Explore your inner artist all month long with these fun ideas to help kids create.




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Kids create eco-themed Google Doodles to compete for college cash

One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Millennials' relationship with books and information

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.




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9 young inventors who may just save the world

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.



  • Research & Innovations

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Free-range parenting: Confidence builder or bad idea?

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




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9-year-old builds mobile shelters for the homeless

Hailey Fort also grows food and is fundraising to buy coats and other supplies to help those in need.




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Redesigned dolls inspire kids to change the world.

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




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Teen's video honored with Breakthrough Prize

18-year-old Ryan Chester joins 13 scientists feted at the 2015 Breakthrough Awards.



  • Research & Innovations

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10-year-old keeps his promise to make the world a better place

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




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This 10-year-old is speaking up for America's national parks

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



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized

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




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The Story of Cap and Trade

The Story of Stuff's Annie Leonard takes on a new challenge: Explaining the potential perils of cap and trade.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Grist goes off on Annie Leonard's Story of Cap & Trade

Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade.




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A moment in time for the cap-and-trade movement

A window of opportunity may be closing for Democrats to pass cap-and-trade energy bill.




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Will EPA pave the way for cap-and-trade?

The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement.




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Energy remains an uncertain election issue for Democrats

National surveys show the public supports having more green energy. But in local elections energy is likely to take a backseat to the economy.




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Kerry may be last hope for price on carbon

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?




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Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms

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




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Will 2011 be the year for climate legislation?

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




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Former Obama climate guru looks to the future

Despite defeats in the past, Michael Greenstone is remaining positive about the future of American energy policy.




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Manchin's assault on the EPA is working

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.




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'Earmarks for ANWR!' says Alaska's Tea Party 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.




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In his own words: Obama talks energy

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




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Arizona's Giffords known as environmental advocate

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




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New Mexico governor forced to allow environmental protections

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




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Sen. Bingaman's departure means more uncertainty for the environment

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




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Bin Laden's death could mean second life for cap-and-trade

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