Chanie Kirschner wonders whether all that paper and gas saved are worth going to college online.

Learn how telecommuting can work for you with some advice from people who do it.

Electric cars are not slow, they're not dangerous, and they're not dirty just because they recharge from coal plants.

Google maps biking directions are shockingly good.

Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects.

In its magnificent mini-epic 10-part series, "Moving Beyond the Automobile," Streetfilms has created a handy, eye-catching primer to the most important transfor

The thing is, I’ve never done a bike commute before and don’t really bike that often in general. I’m a style-conscious guy so of course my first concern i

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los

The nine lives of an auto journalist. I was nearly a goner on several continents. Believe me, these stories weren't as amusing then as they are now.

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

A lunchbox and a thermos may be the best tools for saving money during the work week.

It's important to go into telework knowing what to expect, and that includes these common pitfalls that can derail your success.

Want a cool way to combat expensive gas? Take your bicycle at least part of the way. (We can't all live in Portland, where bicycle commuting has become a religi

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

A trio works from anywhere in the world, teleworking during the Olympics and a mandatory work from home day. If you’re preparing for the Friday night commute

Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'

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.

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

The way we work and the jobs we do are changing fast. Are you keeping up?

9 dying professions being kept alive by dedicated diehards

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

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

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

'Sunday Scaries' are a real source of anxiety for millions of people, but they can be beaten.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Are you qualified to recite the Girl Scout promise? Prove it.

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 organization has revamped everything from badges to cookie sales to try to be more relevant.

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

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

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

From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts.

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

Only one of the Republicans is running in the 2010 midterm elections, but each is being courted for a number of reasons.

Tea Party candidate has lots of followers on her website, but a few searches on the revamped site reveals little about issues.

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

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

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.

Plan on roughing it as part of the Great American Backyard Campout later this month? Don't leave behind your flask, flashlight.

In addition to keeping green by hitting up the bulk food bins this week, outfit your kitchen with attractive receptacles to store all those garbanzo beans.

My Fair Trade Lady, a small shop in South Jersey, showcases fair trade items for the kitchen and beyond.

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

The green gender gap is a thing. Studies show women are more attuned to the environment, and that some men may think the 'green' movement un-masculine.

Actor and entrepreneur says his centrifuges could make a difference in small-scale oil cleanups.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.