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A David and Goliath Fight to Tap World Class Solar
“It’s the most inspirational work that I’m doing…this is an inspirational and aspirational effort…at the heart of it is love of place and energy democracy.” Mariel Nanasi and the citizens of Santa Fe, NM, are exploring the economic and environmental benefits of more local and locally-controlled energy production. Is their city ready to take the […]
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The economic crash brought Vegas to its knees; climate change could do it again
Sin City has been slow to recover from the fallout from the financial meltdown. Now here comes another kick in the teeth.
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Ask Umbra: How can I green my candle habit?
Readers want more environmentally friendly candles. Umbra waxes poetic.
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Drought is just the start of climate change’s toll on the Southwest
The story in the Southwest is the story of water.
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Watch our live chat with Ernest Moniz and Gina McCarthy
Grist hosted a discussion about President Obama's climate plan with the energy secretary and EPA administrator.
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Stop Fracked Gas Exports Now!
“On Sunday, July 13th, fracking fighters everywhere, movement leaders like Tim DeChristopher and Sandra Steingraber, mothers fending off compressor stations, fathers fighting pipelines – and everyday people demanding solutions to climate change – will march together by the thousands in DC. We’ll call on President Obama and FERC to reject a gas export disaster, at […]
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When climate change hurts crops, everyone suffers
Climate change stands to change agriculture, with increased droughts, decreased yields, and new challenges from pests -- which means disruption and hardship for humans.
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What do a mathlete and a mountain climber have in common?
Answer: They're Grist fellows. And they need your support to help fund the next generation of bright, young storytellers.
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How climate change is already threatening human health
Global warming harms our well-being in many ways, including impacts from extreme weather events, wildfires, and decreased air quality.
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Climate change is threatening the tiny, adorable musky rat-kangaroo
This li'l buddy only gets nine inches long!
