Articles by Grist staff

Environment serving as a measure of character in presidential race

At a time when the man commonly derided by greens as the worst environmental president in U.S. history is up for reelection, it’s perplexing that the most publicly discussed environmental issue of the campaign right now is Yucca Mountain — a molehill in the grand scheme of America’s environmental problems. Yucca Mountain. Photo: WhiteHouse.gov Of […]

The Joy of Sachs

Exotic South American forest set aside as wilderness by … bankers? When New York investment banking and management firm Goldman Sachs acquired a logging operation in Tierra del Fuego, on an island off the southernmost tip of Chile, it did something unusual: Rather than “seek to maximize its economic value, which is what we would […]

Lava Actually

Philippines turn to volcanoes and wind for energy The Philippines is positioned to become a significant producer of renewable energy — which is a good thing, as the country is currently saddled with a $61 billion national debt, a growing oil-importation bill, and an increasing appetite for energy. Currently, geothermal and hydropower provide a third […]

I Like Mike

New York City mayor signs long-term recycling contract The debate over whether recycling is economically “worth it” continues, but one famously tight-fisted municipal leader has made up his mind. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) announced that the city will sign a 20-year contract with one of the nation’s largest recycling companies, Hugo Neu […]