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Marijuana might be the “Ferrari” of THC production, but could yeast be the Tesla?
Not yet, but scientists have shown that genetically modified microbes can make THC in small amounts.
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U.S. and China pledge city and state climate action
The next step in the two superpowers' climate partnership is getting cities and states to step up their green game.
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Devil gains a foothold in Alabama as schools prepare to teach evolution, climate change
The Southern state joins the 20th century.
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Why is Bernie Sanders neglecting climate change?
He has a great record on climate in the Senate, but as a presidential candidate he has yet to say much on the issue or unveil policy plans.
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Subway gets shamed for fresh message, not-so-fresh practices
A new report scores fast food giants on their use of antibiotics in meat.
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We’re looking for the next generation of green journalists
Are you an early career journalist, storyteller, or multimedia wiz who digs what we do? Then Grist wants you!
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Is air pollution making my skin worse? And more pressing beauty questions
Should it be so hard to figure out if our beauty products are effective and safe -- for both our bodies and the environments we live in?
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Egg prices have doubled in the last year. Here’s why
Avian flu killed a lot of hens, so now there are fewer eggs to go around.
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California passes one weakened climate bill, wholly fails to pass a second
The state legislature caved to oil industry lobbying and backed away from what would have been landmark legislation.
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Study asks: What would it take for a nuclear-powered world?
About 35 years, a big shift in public opinion, and some serious cash.
