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.

Vivienne Harr ran a lemonade stand for 365 days straight to help end child slavery. And she's not done yet.

Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design.

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

Six-year-old Connor Johnson has big dreams for the future, and he needs our help to keep them alive.

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

Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle.

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

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

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

What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up?

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

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

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.

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

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

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

Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club.

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.

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

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

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

Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.

Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991.

Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

The 'alalā went extinct in the wild in 2002, but a captive breeding program is preserving hope for the species.

Stumbling upon these beautiful coral mushrooms makes a walk in the forest extra special.

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.

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

If you've ever wanted to visit this colorful, man-made geyser in Nevada, you may soon get your wish — thanks to the organizers of Burning Man!

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.

Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way.

Your guide to TV and movies celebrating the planet for Earth Week 2012.

Old syrup drums are being repurposed as rain barrels.

Join Aveda in setting an Earth Day world record.

Celebrate the planet with these TV shows, movies and even a radio program.

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.

Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace.

Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws.

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check.

The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct looking (and tiny!) ungulate.

The rise and fall of Rev. Billy James Hargis, along with the popularity of Glenn Beck, makes our media columnist long for the days of the Fairness Doctrine.

World Bank backs desperate attempt to restore a glacier in Peru using nothing more than whitewash.