People committed to sustainability understand that there are many complexities to our global challenges. But one often overlooked fact is how valuable forests are in mitigating climate change.

Source: TreeHugger – Sustainable forests work to address climate change

These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.

Source: TreeHugger – American kids need to be weaned off synthetic food dyes

Our photo of the day comes from Kananaskis, Canada.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Pika shows off its plant-based diet

Here’s everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.

Source: TreeHugger – The best way to roast butternut squash

It’s time to talk about … wait for it … the problem with hangers.

Source: TreeHugger – Bet you didn’t know about this fashion industry dirty secret

A new study says students in high-achieving schools are an ‘at-risk’ group.

Source: TreeHugger – Academic pressure is undermining kids’ mental health

Our photo of the day features a monarch caterpillar on milkweed.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Plant it and they will come

But don’t think that it is the only thing that keeps construction workers safe.

Source: TreeHugger – Happy 100th birthday to the hard hat

Is your city vegan- or vegetarian-friendly? Check out the rankings here.

Source: TreeHugger – Top 20 US cities for plant-based eating

It uses twice as much water and releases 800,000 more plastic microparticles per load than a regular cycle.

Source: TreeHugger – Why you shouldn’t use your washer’s delicate cycle

More on why less is more.

Source: TreeHugger – Solutions summit: how to decarbonize now

A small survey by Bosch shows that U.S. homeowners feel guilty about wasting food, but need to change their habits.

Source: TreeHugger – Americans continue to battle food waste

Our photo of the day comes from Washington D.C.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Handsome goldfinch forages among the flowers

Much of the upper US could be treated to some celestial theatrics.

Source: TreeHugger – Look for the northern lights in the US this weekend

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.

Source: TreeHugger – How to prepare houseplants for fall

Bird populations in the US and Canada have plummeted by 30 percent since 1970 – here’s why, and what we can do.

Source: TreeHugger – 8 simple ways to help the birds

This could take a lot of smelly gas mopeds off the road.

Source: TreeHugger – Gogoro launches the VIVA, a lighter, cheaper, electric scooter with a swappable battery

Following these guidelines can help you to build a higher quality, longer-lasting wardrobe.

Source: TreeHugger – Questions to ask yourself when buying clothes

It’s happening all over, and wood construction can make it even easier and faster.

Source: TreeHugger – Jargon watch: Aufstockung, or vertical additions

The film director believes that ocean exploration could help us to prepare better for climate catastrophes.

Source: TreeHugger – James Cameron wants us to stop treating the ocean like a toilet