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 - Page 5
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Climate Change Pushing Alpine Plants Off the Mountain
New research has shown that climate change is reshaping the alpine ecosystems of Europe—and it's doing so much faster than previously thought.
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After a Bad Year for Rhinos Worldwide, Nepal Finds Cause for Celebration
2011 was a landmark year for rhino conservation in Nepal: Not a single rhino there was lost to poaching.
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Color Changing Chameleons Struggle to Adapt to New Environmental Threats
Chameleons are famous for their ability to change colors based on their surroundings or mood. But are a new wave of threats more than even they can adapt to?
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The Putney School: A High School that Combines Labor, Art, Education -- and Sustainability
The school's progressive approach ensures that sustainability isn't just a concern in the classroom but a central part of daily life.
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2011: The Year in Animal Extinctions
This was not a good year for critically endangered animals. At least one species jumped the fence to extinction and several others slid dangerously close to the brink.
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6 Species Proving Humans Aren't the Only Intelligent Ones on the Planet
Humans pride themselves on their intelligence but a growing body of research is showing that animals, too, posses some of the ingenuity once thought unique to Homo Sapiens
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Summer Rayne Oakes and Director Clayton Haskell Encapsulate the Planet's Dilemma in the Strikingly Personal "eXtinction"
The short film from TreeHugger friend Summer Rayne Oakes and Director Clayton Haskell has been nominated for two awards.
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Unlock the Mysteries of Centuries-Old Ingredients With Tips and Recipes From Superfood Cuisine
Nutrient-dense "superfoods" are increasingly popular but where does the home cook begin? Superfood Cuisine offers a comprehensive guide.
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"Clean" Energy Project in Amazon to Flatten Town and Rainforest: David de Rothschild Fights Back With Art
David de Rothschild and a crew of artists from MYOO traveled to Brazil to combat the controversial Belo Monte Dam project.
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Analysis of Whale Sounds Uncovers Evidence of Culture
An analysis of sperm whale clicks finds a that sounds vary by clan, not genetics.
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Chinese Fishermen Charged With Killing Endangered Turtles in the Philippines
A group of Chinese fishermen await trial after their boat and illegal cargo was seized in Philippine territorial waters.
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Join Authors Jarrett Walker and Darrin Nordahl for a Discussion of Public Transportation and Community
Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena.
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Fundraising Effort Launched to Help Investigators Catch Poachers in South Africa
An international fundraising campaign aims to supply wildlife rangers in South Africa with the equipment and skills they need to track down rhino poachers.
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Scientists Need Your Help to Identify Whale Dialects
Marine biologists are harnessing the power of the hive mind to match recordings of whale calls—and you can help!
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1,600 Lizards Rescued From an Illegal Warehouse in the Philippines
A gekko smuggling scheme is foiled when Philippine police stumble upon an illegal animal warehouse.
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6 Problems Caused by Shrinking Biodiversity
Mass reductions in biodiversity does not just lead to a less vibrant, colorful, natural world. Indeed, species loss contributes to many problems directly impacting human populations.
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Taking a Close Look at the "Last Ice Area"
In 2040 the majority of the ice in the Arctic will be gone. What will this mean for the people and animals that have survived in the region for centuries?
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The Life, Death, and Rebirth of New York City's High Line, in Photos
Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.
