The fall harvest brings in the bright sweetness of apples and the warm richness of pumpkins and squash. It’s also the season of persimmons, a somewhat less common fall fruit. Typically in season ...

It's a Treehugger's dream come true. Leafsnap is a free app that identifies plant species of all kinds, from flowers and bark to fruit and trees. Go for a walk, take a shot of a leaf, and this ...

No, Sweden Does Not Recycle 99 Percent of Its Waste.

If you’ve ever wondered what gives some of your favorite designer drinks, strawberry yogurt, or even shades of lipstick that deep crimson color, the answer may surprise you. The secret behind ...

David has 10 years of experience in gardening, 5 years working in a greenhouse, and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. David Kuchta is a historian, author ...

Bryan Nelson is a science writer and award-winning documentary filmmaker with over a decade of experience covering technology, astronomy, medicine, animals, and more. Named after the Polish ...

The Texas Mega-Dairy Fire is an Urgent Call to Address the Costly Clean-Up of Big Ag’s Cruelty ...

Sami Grover is Brand Development Manager at The Redwoods Group and a professional communicator who has been trying unsuccessfully to solve the climate crisis since his teens. He’s the author of ...

Lloyd Alter has been an architect, real estate developer, and prefab entrepreneur. He now teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson School of Interior Design. Alter has been writing for Treehugger ...

Explore key animal rights issues and find out what activists are doing to make a difference.

Deeply committed to environmental sustainability and green living, Maria enjoys growing her own food in her vegetable garden. She meticulously researches sustainable farming practices to grow ...

Ecotourism is about doing more when you're traveling than simply visiting natural attractions or ecologically diverse places. It’s about exploring a destination responsibly and sustainably with ...