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What methane and Harrison Ford have in common

They’re both fugitives, and only the feds can track them down.

Jack Lienke Technology

Republicans flail about looking for alternative to climate denialism

The GOP position on climate change is unstable, both intellectually and politically, and it's getting ever more awkward for candidates to stick to it.

David Roberts Politics

California is No. 1 in prepping for climate change

According to a nifty new tool, California is out front with climate adaptation. Where you at, New York?

Sara Bernard Climate & Energy

Can Whole Foods serve Southside Chicago’s soul?

Whole Foods is breaking ground in Southside Chicago, but can it also break down issues of gentrification and discrimination?

Natalie Y. Moore Culture

Bust out the LEGOs! The toymaker cut its ties with Big Oil

After Greenpeace released a video campaign starring tiny, drowning plastic fishermen, LEGO is letting go of its contract with Shell oil.

Liz Core Technology

Naomi Klein says climate activists need to get comfortable attacking capitalism

Klein dropped by the Grist office to chat with David Roberts about her new book, "This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate."

Grist staff Politics

311,000 climate protesters marched in New York. What’s next?

Climate marchers are likely to be putting their shoulders behind these causes and projects in the wake of September's mass event.

Heather Smith Politics

Which protein is lighter on the land, chicken or cheese?

A reader is trying to fromage an opinion on protein. Umbra helps him poulet his head out of the dairy air.

Ask Umbra® Culture

Will Andrew Cuomo oppose fracking after getting a scare from Zephyr Teachout?

The governor of New York lost more votes than expected to a progressive primary challenger who tapped into the energy of the anti-fracking movement.

Ben Adler Politics

This fracking company wants to end breast cancer — wait, what?

One thousand Passionately Pink® drill bits headed to a fracking site near you.