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.

Doris Lin is an animal rights attorney and the Director of Legal and Government Affairs for the Animal Protection League of New Jersey. Her focuses as an expert writer include animal rights and ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

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 ...

Prepare to be wowed by the mysterious cosmic wonders that are black holes. Black holes are perhaps the most nightmarishly fascinating features of our universe. Like long dark tunnels to nowhere (or ...

We've all probably been guilty of this recycling no-no at least once — discarding a disposable coffee cup or food takeout container in our bin. While you may be thinking you're doing your part to help ...

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

Matt Hickman is an associate editor at The Architect’s Newspaper. His writing has been featured in Curbed, Apartment Therapy, URBAN-X, and more. All of the above qualities can help to solidify the ...

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 ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Right whales were among the whales ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Biodiversity is a term biologists and ecologists use to describe natural ...

Gazelles are famously fleet-footed members of the antelope family, living primarily in dry, open habitats like deserts and grasslands. They tend to gather in migratory or nomadic herds, remaining ...