Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems.

Source: TreeHugger – How ‘positive redirection’ is shaping tourism

Our photo of the day comes from San Joaquin, California.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: A kiss for the fox kit

It makes sense in Europe. Too bad North Americans have so few alternatives.

Source: TreeHugger – Should there be a tax on short, cheap flights?

Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs.

Source: TreeHugger – Why succulents make such good houseplants

“It’s just an amazing, amazing thing that people have done.”

Source: TreeHugger – Crowdfunding campaign raises m to save gorgeous fjord from logging

If e-bikes are going to replace cars, they should be taken seriously and maintained properly by people who know what they are doing.

Source: TreeHugger – Why I think buying an e-bike online is a really bad idea

Here’s everything to know about this year’s unique September full moon.

Source: TreeHugger – 6 curiosities about the rare Friday the 13th harvest moon

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.

Source: TreeHugger – Plastic cutlery makes top 10 list of trash items found on beaches

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

Source: TreeHugger – How would you react if your kid’s school announced it was ‘zero waste’?

Our photo of the day comes from Kananaskis, Canada.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: A merry meeting of hoary marmots

Historically we’ve looked to nature to help forecast the weather; here are some indicators gleaned from generations of folk wisdom.

Source: TreeHugger – 12 signs that a hard winter is coming

Even when accounting for other factors, the right amount of sleep has been shown to have a big impact of heart attack risk.

Source: TreeHugger – Sleeping this much reduces heart attack risk

Coming to a bathroom near you.

Source: TreeHugger – Urine for a surprise with the new Save! Toilet: it looks normal

And a Toronto journalist looks at a few other myths about jaywalking, congestion and more.

Source: TreeHugger – New York study finds distracted walking is a myth

The people have spoken, and they want plant-based meats.

Source: TreeHugger – KFC sold out of Beyond Fried Chicken on trial day

But the hotel design competition is always interesting, even in an off year.

Source: TreeHugger – 2019 Radical Innovations Awards are not too innovative or radical

If you’re OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company’s commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice.

Source: TreeHugger – New Movements’ sleek sneakers feature old materials

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.

Source: TreeHugger – Wildlife selfies are a terrible idea

It’s got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.

Source: TreeHugger – This Tonke Fieldsleeper is truly a land yacht

To do their part toward tackling the climate crisis, the Emerald Isle is undertaking a massive reforestation project.

Source: TreeHugger – Ireland to plant 440 million trees by 2040