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Everything I thought I knew about water in California is wrong
Yes, farmers use a whole lot of Golden State water. But there's no easy solution to the state's drought woes in turning off their taps.
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Your spring guide to delicious leek recipes
Here's how to store, prep, and make the most of leeks, without wasting a scrap.
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2 farmers’ stories: The fall and rise of the mid-size farm
A Grist podcast explores the issue of farm loss from the farmer's perspective.
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In Wyoming, climate change is all too real
Snow is melting earlier in the northwest region of the state, which has profound consequences for Wyoming's agriculture.
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Permafrost may not be the ticking “carbon bomb” scientists once thought
It'll be more of a slow leak -- but the impact of emissions will still be great, new research suggests.
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Go on a deep sea mission from the comfort of your desk
Now you can watch this livestream of NOAA's sea-floor explorations until the end of the month -- all from your warm, dry cubicle!
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Please support Grist
I'm leaving Grist, but I'll continue to support it -- and I hope you will too.
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Making almonds the drought’s scapegoat? That’s nuts
California's water woes have sent waves of guilt through the ranks of almond-eaters, but the real trouble lies with our antiquated, crazy rules for distributing water.
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L.A. just called. It says go find another dystopia.
Los Angeles has a new master plan that sets ambitious goals for a more sustainable urban future -- and puts the kibosh on grassy lawns.
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This roadkill map says a lot about California’s drought
A UC Davis researcher, working with citizen scientists, has been tracking flattened animals. Here's what they've learned.