TreeHugger
U.S.-based sustainability website
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TreeHugger is a sustainability website that reports on news, and other subjects like eco-friendly design, homes, and gardens. It was rated the top sustainability blog of 2007 by Nielsen Netratings,[1] and was included in Time Magazine's 2008 blog index as one of the top twenty-five blogs.[2] The website claims to have "over 100 expert writers."
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Type of site | Environmental Sustainability & News |
|---|---|
| Owner | People Inc. |
| Created by | Graham Hill |
| Editor | Chuck Leavell (Editor at Large) |
| Managing director | Molly Fergus |
| URL | TreeHugger.com |
| Launched | 2005 |
| Current status | active |
History
TreeHugger was acquired by Discovery Communications on August 1, 2007, for $10 million.[3][4][5]
In 2012, Mother Nature Network, founded by Joel Babbit and Chuck Leavell (now Narrative Content Group) acquired TreeHugger.
In 2020, Dotdash acquired TreeHugger and Mother Nature Network.[6]
TreeHugger has an annual award program known as "Best of Green Awards" for the best green initiatives within various sectors and categories.[7]
