Articles by Senior Staff Writer Matt Simon
Matt Simon is a senior writer at Grist, covering climate solutions. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Wired magazine. He’s the author of three books, most recently A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies.
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The surprising climate fix that Democrats and Republicans both love
Politicians across the spectrum want more housing. Apartments are a great answer, because they also slash carbon emissions in a big way.
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The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think
No shade, but cities aren’t planting enough trees.
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American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters
The ultraefficient appliances don't just have to supplant gas furnaces, but space heaters as well.
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While Zach Galifianakis finds peace in gardening, I’m at war with raccoons
Take it from the comedian and actor: “We should all know how to garden. It’s a better hobby than jetskiing.”
