From aeroponics to zero waste, Treehugger's comprehensive glossary of environmental words is your guide to sustainability lingo.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

See the pros and cons of everything from recycling to zero-waste – and find tips to reduce the trash and plastic that goes in landfills and incinerators.

Learn what business and industry are doing to take responsibility for their impact on the planet.

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 ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Beagles are said to make poor guard dogs because of their ...

Explore the connection between the environment and the arts through books, music, films, visual art, and more.

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 ...