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Forecast this 4th of July: Fireworks with a chance of lead exposure
A new study finds 'outrageous' concentrations of toxic metals in consumer fireworks.
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Puerto Rico’s troubled utility is a goldmine for US contractors
Billions of dollars in contracts have been awarded to politically connected Americans, even as Puerto Ricans suffer electricity outages.
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UN gives airlines a break on emissions targets because, duh, COVID-19
Airlines: Give us a break! UN: Done.
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How will public transit change post-COVID? We had 5 experts weigh in.
From bike protests to staggered commute times, here’s how things might (literally) go in the future.
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Between coronavirus and climate change, is it time to go off-grid?
Social distancing has given “Independence Day” a whole new layer of meaning this year.
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BP and Shell will keep (some of) it in the ground
Both companies admitted their products are worth less after the pandemic desolated the oil industry.
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Republican lawmakers’ familiar blame game hangs COVID’s spread on young people
As with climate change, coronavirus is becoming a story of boomers versus millennials.
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Beyond ‘Climate Pledge Arena’: Are Amazon’s climate goals for real?
Critics say that the company is using deceptive accounting techniques to distract from its increasing emissions.
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WATCH: Nikole Hannah-Jones on race, journalism, and justice
Grist, in partnership with Town Hall Seattle, hosted award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones for a live conversation with fellow journalist Brentin Mock to discuss the realities and struggles of race and justice in journalism. If you missed it or weren’t able to see the whole conversation, we’ve got you covered.
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Fake news is killing us. How can we stop it?
Here's what conspiracy theorists REALLY don't want you to know.
