Articles by Grist staff

Know When to Hold Him

More drama around Stephen Johnson’s EPA confirmation The political jousting around the confirmation of Stephen Johnson to head the U.S. EPA continues, as yet another senator has threatened to gum up the process. Just last week, Democratic Sens. Barbara Boxer (Calif.) and Bill Nelson (Fla.) held the confirmation hostage, forcing Johnson to cancel a controversial […]

Hey Joe, Where You Goin’ With That Bill in Your Hand?

Joe Barton leading GOP charge to push energy bill through House Undaunted by repeated defeats, House Republicans are having yet another go at crafting energy legislation that can make it through the Senate while still preserving massive energy-industry subsidies and tax breaks. This time around, they’ll have a powerful ally in the new chair of […]

It’s an Honor Just to Be … Oh, Screw That

Grist flogs Webby nod, shamelessly asks for reader votes Grist is in contention for a Webby Award, like unto an “Internet Oscar.” You know it’s true, ’cause their site says so! We’re nominated in the “magazine” category. Members of “The Academy,” including folks from major news and media outlets, will decide the Webby winners May […]

When Bisphenol Is Said and Done

Key ingredient in clear plastics called unsafe, except by industry A chemical widely used in the making of clear plastic products, including baby bottles, food storage containers, and even dental fillings, is the subject of debate between those who say it is safe, namely plastic-industry flacks, and those who say it’s not, namely most everyone […]