Elizabeth MacLennan Title: Fact Checker Education: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Location: Knoxville, TN Expertise: Sustainable Home And Garden Elizabeth MacLennan is a fact checker and editor with a background in earth sciences and sustainability. Her expertise and research range from climate change to sustainable home and garden design. She has extensive knowledge on plant care as well as years of research experience in environmental studies. Experience Elizabeth has worked as a fact checker for multiple brands since 2021, including Treehugger, The Spruce, and Travel + Leisure. She has also worked as a freelance editor for academic journals, specializing in earth sciences, sustainability, and climate. She has a master's degree in physical geography and spent two years as a lab researcher to understand climate change. Education Master of Science from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.