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What’s next for Big Oil? A carbon tax for them and a whole lotta concessions from us.
Here's why oil companies keep donating to a carbon tax initiative. (Spoiler alert: it has a little something to do with those pesky climate liability lawsuits.)
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What does the Green New Deal mean for workers?
Grist recently partnered with the Peoples Climate Movement to host the second in a series of live webinars to discuss what the Green New Deal means for workers. The panel was moderated by Grist news writer, Zoya Teirstein, and featured Matt Schlobohm, Executive Director of Maine AFL-CIO, and Alison Hirsh, Political Director of 32BJ SEIU, […]
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Bike got a flat? You can fix that
10 simple steps for fixing a flat, with pictures and pro tips from Grist's biggest bike nerd.
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Louisiana has a new plan to prevent flood disasters
Louisiana has a new climate plan, but this time, it's not on coastal restoration. It's about helping people get out of the way when disaster inevitably strikes.
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Texans could get a year in prison for protesting pipelines on their own land
Just the ‘intent’ to disrupt a pipeline in Texas could soon cost you $4,000 and a year in prison.
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The royal baby is cute and all, but hello, the planet is on fire
ABC News gave more time to baby Archie in one week than to climate crisis in one year
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The YIMBYs are coming for your single-family neighborhood
Many U.S. cities are booming -- and experiencing housing crunches as a result. Here's a look at two cities that tried to do something about it.
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With Game of Thrones finale, sewage finally gets the primetime treatment
Season 8 of Game of Thrones might stink -- but its capital city won't for much longer.
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Feeling deflated on climate? This newsletter will get you rolling again
Read about great minds coming together to grapple with climate change — and learn how to fix your flat bike tire, too.
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The bad news about nudges: They might be backfiring
A new study suggests that nudges, small tweaks to help us make smarter decisions, risk being seen as substitutes for larger, more effective policies.