Being prey for so many animals, it’s no wonder that most hamsters are nocturnal. They spend their days hiding from snakes, ...

The windiest place on earth is determined by average breeziness, strongest gusts, and susceptibility to storms. Here are 10 of the windiest spots.

Hardwoods, known as broadleafs, are trees classed as angiosperms with ovules enclosed for fruit protection. When appropriately watered on good fertile sites or fed in the landscape with a unique tree ...

Whether single-use, rechargeable, or from your vehicle, batteries are recyclable, but it's not as simple as tossing them into the curbside bin.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Larry West is an award-winning environmental journalist and writer. He won the Edward J. Meeman Award for Environmental Reporting. When tires are not inflated to the pounds per square inch (PSI) ...

Justin Thomas specialized in reviewing products and techniques for Treehugger from 2004 to 2008. He is the editor of MetaEfficient, a guide to efficient living.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Pinyon pine typically grows either in pure stands or with juniper. The chunky ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. True geothermal energy is truly green. This is where you get ...