Articles by Grist staff

Jilting at Windmills

Measure in Congress could kill Cape Wind project The Cape Wind project on Nantucket Sound may soon receive another blow — oh, we’re so funny! — if Congress passes an amendment giving Massachusetts power to veto the controversial wind farm if it would interfere with navigation. Of course, it depends on what the definition of […]

With Rules Like These, Who Needs Rules?

Draft EPA regulation could up air pollution The U.S. EPA is considering a regulatory change that could massively increase air pollution — which is really its job, when you think about it. Currently, oil refineries, chemical factories, and other operations that emit more than 25 tons of toxics into the air a year must apply […]

The Great Peru Giveaway

Grist offers wicked awesome prize to lure new subscribers Maybe it’s been a while since you thought about Peru. Say, since you took junior-high social studies. Or read Paddington Bear. Or ate a plate of lima beans. But it’s time to start thinking again! From now until May 5, when you get your friends to […]

Carsten Henningsen, green mutual-fund founder, answers questions

Carsten Henningsen. What work do you do? I am the cofounder of Portfolio 21, a global mutual fund investing for a sustainable future. I am also chair of Progressive Investment Management, the investment adviser to Portfolio 21. How does it relate to the environment? Portfolio 21 (the 21 is for 21st century) invests in companies […]