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Ask Umbra: Is it OK to lather up in the lake with biodegradable soap?

A reader thinks he's found the perfect suds for outdoor scrubbing. Umbra says bubbles belong in the bath.

Ask Umbra® Culture

Climate clicktivism for the rich, famous, and connected

What do the NBA, Mark Ruffalo, Al Gore, and Guns 'N Roses have in common? They’ve all signed on to #climate, a new app that connects influencers to climate causes.

Amber Cortes Climate & Energy

U.S. urges IPCC to be less boring, try this whole “online” thing

The U.N. climate panel's reports contain a lot of information, but can anyone stand to read them?

John Upton Climate & Energy

U.N. report spells out super-hard things we must do to curb warming

We can't stop climate change -- it's already here! -- but we can prevent the worst of it, says the latest IPCC report. Unfortunately, that will be hella difficult.

John Upton Climate & Energy

Diapers and tampons could soon be made from jellyfish

First there was the Diva Cup. Then came the sea pearl. So what’s next for sustainable menstrual solutions? Jellyfish!

Amber Cortes Culture

IKEA makes big investment in wind energy (some assembly required)

IKEA's new wind farm in Illinois will produce more power than all of its U.S. operations use, and probably won't involve allen wrenches.

Amelia Urry Technology

Why you should be skeptical of Walmart’s cheap organic food

Walmart enters the U.S. organic foods market with guns blazing.

Eve Andrews Technology

No Bunk: Wendell Pierce is the greenest celeb in the game

The Wire actor opened a grocery store in a New Orleans food desert -- but that's not the only reason why he deserves your vote as the best green celeb.

Grist staff Culture

Olivia Munn wants you to save elephants (and the planet) — send her mangoes

It takes an above-average green geek to be as pretty, poised, and pants-less as Olivia Munn. Vote here to send her a fruit basket.

Grist staff Uncategorized

Please give Don Cheadle a fruit basket for being a badass green celeb

Stars, they're just like us: Here's why you should vote for Don Cheadle as your favorite green celeb.