Articles

The U.S. Forest Service's strategy for fighting fires might be making the problem worse, some groups argue.

Katie Herzog Climate & Energy

The president intends to change the way coal is managed on public lands, but it'll be up to his successor to carry the reforms through.

Rebecca Leber Politics

Where does the green energy from your panels really go?

Tim McDonnell Technology

Watch an exclusive performance of "Final Thought" from our Pickathon On the Farm series.

Grist staff Culture

You get three guesses, and all of them must be Scandinavian.

Brian Kahn Technology

Is bike lube bad for the planet, and is it possible to make your own? Advice maven Umbra Fisk saddles up to help a cyclist from Virginia find out.

Ask Umbra® Culture

Lentils are the new black -- and brown and green and pink.

Gena Hamshaw Food

Watch climate scientists set Cruz straight.

Phil Plait Politics

In trying to sort out the laws around self-driving car schemes, the government may look for inspiration back to the age of the horse.

Heather Smith Technology

Poor waste management systems, excessive packaging, and increasing demand for consumer goods make recycling difficult in the developing world.

Suzanne Jacobs Culture

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