Jerry James Stone is a food blogger, vegetarian chef, activist, and internet personality who started writing for Treehugger in 2004. Peacocks are known and loved for their brilliant, ornamental ...

Ever wonder why males and females of the same species can sometimes look radically different from each other? It's all thanks to a condition known as sexual dimorphism, which is generally triggered by ...

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 little ...

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 ...

Josh Lew is a writer and copywriter who focuses on travel, green living, and personal finance. Wellington is often called the world’s windiest city due to its average wind speed and strongest recorded ...

Regina Bailey is a science writer, educator, and board-certified registered nurse. Her work has been featured in "Kaplan AP Biology" and "The Internet for Cellular and Molecular Biologists." Carbon is ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Echeveria comes in many sizes, ...

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 many of ...

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.

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

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

CBT provides communities with the opportunity to play a lead role in their own tourism industries. Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature ...