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How environmental justice fared in 2014 — and the outlook for 2015
We reached out to get the thoughts of those on the battlefield fighting for justice to take its rightful, central place in our lives.
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Is 2015 the year Pope Francis defeats climate change?
The Holy Father will publish an edict on human ecology and address the U.N. in the run-up to Paris 2015 negotiations.
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Can a commercial development be used to block Big Oil?
Environmental groups are pushing for the rapid development of a $1.3 billion real estate project. Why?
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In the battle of almonds vs. salmon, everyone is a loser
A state law in California requires that in dry times, surfacewater be diverted to save salmon habitats. Almond farmers are not really into that.
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How a weirdo city became just like everywhere else
Asheville, N.C., was once the freak capital of the U.S. Panhandling gutter punks were pushed out for pomeranians in handbags.
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14 for ’14: The most popular Grist stories this year
Grist's most popular stories, captured in a hoary list. Enjoy!
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Watch the year’s biggest climate stories in 2 minutes
A year of extreme weather, climate denial, and some hope.
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How do I fend off freezer burn without using plastic?
A reader says she can't keep it out -- heaven knows she's tried. Umbra says the cold never bothered those berries anyway.
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What to do with all those sweet potatoes — no marshmallows necessary
Here are a couple dozen recipes to get you through an excess of sweet potatoes without an excess of sweet, from savory fritters to soups.
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The climate in 2015: Everything’s coming together while everything falls apart
The planet’s changing climate demands that we summon the energy to leave behind the Age of Fossil Fuel (and maybe some of the Age of Capitalism as well).
