David DeFranza
Before becoming an Assistant Editor at TreeHugger, David DeFranza wrote about travel, the outdoors, and frugal living for a variety of websites. In addition to performing general editorial duties, David writes about nature, produces slideshows, and serves as TreeHugger's books editor.
Latest Stories from David DeFranza
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So Long and Thanks for All the Clicks: David DeFranza Shares His Favorite TreeHugger Moments
Before I sign off, I wanted to share a few of my favorite posts from the past several years. These are all stories I enjoyed writing, and I hope you will enjoy reading or re-reading them as well.
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Photo of the Day: Paddling the Severn River, Muskoka, Ontario
Take a moment to enjoy the magic of still waters and peak autumn foliage.
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Photo of the Day: Chugging to the Top
Get your heart pumping with this exhilarating photo from the backwoods of Montana.
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How Do Humans Fit Into the 4.5 Billion Years of Life on Earth? (Video)
In a fun animation, AsapScience outlines the entire evolution of life on Earth, compressed into a 24 hour period. To see where humanity fits in, you'll have to wait until the end.
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Light Pollution May Actually Help Some Migratory Birds
According to new research, coastal light pollution may help migratory birds forage for food during their typically lean wintering period.
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Ancient Microbes Survived 3,000 Years Without Light or Air
Researchers in Antarctica have found an ancient bacteria thriving in one of the continent's least hospitable ecosystems, a discovery that may change our understanding of what's needed to support life.
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How Long Does it Take to Discover a New Species, Anyway?
Some species discoveries happen in a flash, but a new study has found that the "average shelf-life" between initial identification and final description is more than 20 years.
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Lonesome George May Not Have Been the Last of His Species
On a remote island in the Galapagos, hybrid turtles have been found that suggest a long-lost purebred companion for the late Lonesome George may survive.
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Australian Blue Whales are Moving to Antarctica
New research shows that the Australia and Antarctica sub-species are merging and that human activity is likely the cause.
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Photo of the Day: An Ice Climber Ascending the Shoestring Gully in New Hampshire
As the temperature drops in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, locals bundle up and get excited. While most wait for the first snow to cover the ski runs, others hold out for those first cold nights to freeze the area's waterfalls.
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For Mission-Based Businesses, Crowd Funding Offers New Opportunities
Crowd-funding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo help artists and designers fund their projects, but increasingly the funding strategy is helping entrepreneurs to build responsible businesses.
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Photo of the Day: Kayaking the Fraser River in British Columbia
A kayaker running down the Fraser River in British Columbia illustrates the rivers power. But this river, like many around the world, is fragile, too.
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20 Seasonal Craft Beers From Local, Green Breweries
It doesn't matter which holidays you celebrate, the end of the year is a time for parties—and parties are a time for eating and drinking. Mostly drinking. Here are 20 beers to show your seasonal spirit.
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UPDATED: New York City Marathon Will Not Go Ahead
A controversial decision to go ahead with the running of the New York City Marathon has offended some but others argue it will provide a much-needed economic stimulus for businesses in the city.
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Photo of the Day: Snowboarding in Austria
A snowboarder checks his line in the Tirol Alps of Austria. The area is known for being a cheaper and more relaxed destination in Europe but dry seasons are on the horizon.
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Will Recovery Spending be Able to Balance the Economic Damage Caused by Hurricane Sandy?
Though massive storms cause huge amounts of economic damage, the cost is often recouped—at least in part—by recovery spending. Is that a possibility with this super storm?
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Photo of the Day: Descending to Seathwaite
Seathwaite Tarn, in England's Lakes District, has been a destination for hikers since the Bronze Age. It's easy to see why.
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Photo of the Day: Climbing in the Dolomites
A climber looks down onto a glacier in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Italian Alps.
