American workers either don't get paid vacation days, or they are afraid to use them.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime.

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

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

10-year-old Alyssa De La Sala set up a drink stand, and the response was overwhelming.

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

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

Cap and Trade is a market-based policy tool for protecting human health and the environment. Learn more.

The fastest and best explanation of Cap & Trade ever.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Nobody likes a loser - and that's just what this energy policy looks like after the midterm elections.

One climate change skeptic says derailing the EPA's plans to regulate carbon emissions should be a priority for Congress.

Real or not, Farmington, New Mexico wants no part of a system that reduces CO2 emissions.

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

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

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

In an effort to wean America off landfill-clogging synthetic dryer sheets, Method introduces a curious new laundry product that's essentially 100 heat-activated

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

In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S.

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

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.

The green cleaning powerhouse reintroduces its home fragrance line with a collection of spray air fresheners powered by pressurized air technology.

Whip up a thoughtful gift that's simple to create and easy on the environment.

Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.

Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy

Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet?

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.

Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day.

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.

Six in 10 turtle species are threatened or already extinct, according to a new study.

Extinctions are a wake-up call to protect the dwindling species that still exist.

With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030.

Yellowstone National Park closed a popular road on July 10 after geothermal heat cooked the asphalt.

The newly discovered species have been isolated from other toads for 650,000 years.