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 ...

These impressive individuals have fought hard to protect our planet. Edward Abbey (1927–1989) was one of America's most dedicated—and perhaps most outrageous—environmentalists. Born in ...

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 ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. People may soon be getting vaccinated for diseases like hepatitis B ...

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 ...

Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, Audubon Magazine, and ...

Find the latest scientific discoveries, academic studies, environmental research news, and breakthroughs in green tech and innovation.

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a ...

Learn how to declutter, minimize, organize, and switch to non-toxic cleaning products, many of which you can make at home.

Alicia is a writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur specializing in sustainable travel, wildlife and nature conservation, and environmentally friendly agriculture and eating. She holds an M ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Competition and cooperation ...