Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaves are the food factories of the tree. Powered by sunlight, the green ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Cottonwoods are poplars native to North America, Europe, and western Asia.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama.

Blythe Copeland is a writer, editor, and blogger who began working with Treehugger in 2008.

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. More than half the U.S. population ...

Alex Davies is a technology journalist and the author of "Driven," an upcoming book about the self-driving car industry.

Solar lights absorb the sun’s energy during the day and store it in a battery that can generate light once darkness falls. Like solar panels used to generate electricity, solar lights use photovoltaic ...

Cactus leather is a bio-based material lauded for its breathability, an area in which other vegan leathers fall short. This unique material is used for handbags, shoes, apparel, and furniture. Even ...

Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and BIPOC communities. The general understanding of slow fashion is ...

Noise pollution is bad for humans and awful for wildlife. Here's what it is, how it affects animals, and how you can help. As a journalist, Gabriella Sotelo covers the environment, climate change, and ...

Synthetic clothing consists of a blend of different textiles. Synthetic materials have been around since the mid-twentieth century and have become the most used fibers over the past few decades.

Explore its unique karst topography, springs, caves, and rich history. Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a ...