Articles by Grist staff

Well, That’s One Way to Shrink the Population

Studies link common chemicals to reproductive harm Stronger evidence that a class of ubiquitous chemicals called phthalates — found in a wide variety of plastics, nail polishes, fragrances, and other products — are linked to adverse effects on the human reproductive system was made public Thursday. A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives […]

The Blair Pitch Project

Biz leaders urge Blair to act on climate A dozen of Britain’s top business chieftains have sent a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair urging him to get on the ball in the fight against climate change. The heads of BP, Shell, HSBC Bank, and other major companies say global warming is a massive problem […]

Salmon and Denial-Ah

Federal judge calls Bush admin’s salmon plan fishy In a strongly worded opinion, U.S. District Judge James Redden yesterday ruled that the Bush administration’s salmon-protection plan for the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Northwest is “contrary to law” because it doesn’t take into account how dams affect the fish’s chances of recovery. This is […]

An Offer: They Can’t Dump E-Refuse

NYC considers tough e-waste bill One of the toughest electronic-waste bills in the U.S. was introduced in the New York City Council yesterday. It would require producers of electronic equipment like computers and televisions to collect and recycle those devices — that is, if they want to maintain selling rights within the city. City officials […]