An ultra-low emission zone for London by 2020.

Android and iOS users alike will benefit from a redesigned Google Maps app that will include ratings, deals and an incident reporting feature.

Buyers have been slow to purchase electric cars, and cities slower still to support them. What can be done?

A California man buys a live/work townhome next to his ex-wife and cuts a hole through the wall to ease his family's carbon-intensive joint custody situation.

You may not be aware, however, that you can now add another important feature to the list of electric vehicle benefits: safety.

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 self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities.

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.

The 21-year-old, who received a $2M signing bonus from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, says he enjoys living the simple life.

In the U.S., however, walking or biking to school has become less common over the last 50 years.

More than 80 percent of Rising Tide Car Wash's employees have autism — and its owners hope to increase that number soon.

ChooseVets lets civilians outsource work to military vets who are looking for employment.

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

The Acro-Cats, a Chicago-based troupe of performing felines, is looking for a tour assistant.

From work perks to technology tweaks, this country aims to make everyday living easier.

The Altworks standing/sitting/lying combo looks like an amazing bit of engineering, but the implications are scary.

Ratings have become the new human resources department.

Now there's science to prove what many women have been feeling for years.

Your answer might depend on where you work, but generally, it's more OK than ever to flaunt your ink.

John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.

Thousands of people support Nicola Thorp, the London receptionist who wrote a petition asking for change in dress code laws.

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

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

Don't just sit at your desk. Find ways to get up and move throughout the day.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The idea of staying in the same job for decades doesn't apply for for of us — but the real question is are you learning?

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.

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

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.

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

Keeping track of how and why you fail is the key to moving forward. That's what a failure resume is all about.