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New blog design today on grist.org, plus a nerdy rant about iterative design — with diagrams!
Today we're introducing the first iteration of a new blog design on Grist.org
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Building blocks: What LEGOs can teach us about rebuilding cities
In the Lego room at the National Building Room in Washington, D.C., a seasoned designer gets a lesson in creativity from a 5-year-old girl.
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A taste of Vietnam [VIDEO]
Don't watch this video unless you want to be overwhelmed by the urge to fly to Vietnam for dinner.
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Friday music blogging: Fun. (again)
The band fun. (as seen on Glee!) were one of 2009's break-out successes. Now their follow-up is out and it's outrageously entertaining.
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Featured Friend: Stacey M.
Each month, we showcase one of our beloved Friends with Benefits — folks who have donated to support our work. Want to take your relationship with Grist to the next level? Just donate any amount to join the fun. Stacey M. “As an urban farmer, I spend my days thinking about how to literally bring more grist […]
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Rich white dudes: Environmentalists are out of touch with the working class
MSNBC’s Morning Joe is a font of conventional wisdom, so I don’t feel bad restating this old maxim: Everyone on Morning Joe is a jerk. Here’s the evidence, starting at 3:10 or so: [vodpod id=Video.16133528&w=425&h=250&fv=launch%3D46511433%26amp%3Bwidth%3D420%26amp%3Bheight%2D245] The ever-wise Joe says that Obama’s “environmental base” is holding him back because the only type of energy environmentalists like […]
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Lexicon of Sustainability: Fallen fruit
Yes, foraging is hip, but -- according to the latest installment of the Lexicon -- it's also very practical.
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An invitation to chat with Laurie David
The veteran climate activist, author, and film producer chatted with readers about her new book, the Prince Charles-inspired "On the Future of Food," and what it takes to change our food system.
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Honey makes the world go ’round
Bees Without Borders is building bridges across cultures with the ancient art of beekeeping.
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Friday music blogging: Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco's new album, her eleventy-millionth, is her most political in years, a clear response to the Tea Party and the Occupy movement. She's still got her knack for making radicalism into poetry.
