Articles by Grist staff

Paul Ehrlich, famed ecologist, answers questions

Paul Ehrlich. What work do you do? Very little — most of my time is involved in scientific research, which for me is fun. What’s your job title? I am Bing Professor of Population Studies, president of the Center for Conservation Biology, and professor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University. How does your work relate […]

One-Track Mine

Bush Administration Packed with Coal-Friendly Bureaucrats In his 2000 campaign, George W. Bush promised to make coal central to his energy plan, and he was rewarded with millions of dollars in donations from the coal industry and the votes of coal miners in crucial swing states. Upon taking office, Bush appointed several coal executives and […]

Flagging Energy

Kerry Talks Energy on the Stump; Bush Bashes His Plan Kerry talked up his plan for energy independence over the weekend while campaigning in swing states (does he go anywhere else?), saying such swing-state-friendly things as, “You want to drive a great, big SUV? Terrific. Terrific. That’s America.” That’s America indeed. Kerry’s $30 billion energy […]

Blind Spotted

Judge Rules in Favor of Owls; Forest Service Not so Owl-Friendly Two recent developments on the spotted-owl front: On Friday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delayed and possibly killed several planned timber sales in the Pacific Northwest by ruling that current regulations meant to protect the northern spotted owl “blatantly” contradict the Endangered […]