Articles by Grist staff

An interview with Hollywood eco-crusader Laurie David

Those who are quick to snub Hollywood environmental activists as dabblers in eco-chic or peddlers of a pet cause would likely have a change of heart after shooting the breeze with Laurie David. Laurie David Photo: Tierney Gearon. David began her career booking comedians for David Letterman and met her husband Larry David — co-creator […]

It’s the Real Thing

Climate Experts Say Global Warming Is Really, Really Real — Really A group of 10 leading U.S. climate researchers expressed frustration yesterday that despite overwhelming scientific evidence that global warming is already underway, U.S. policy makers continue to dither and U.S. citizens remain blithely unconcerned. Meeting at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, […]

The Summer of Gloves Off

Greenpeace Promises Summer of Forest Protests Stalwart enviro group Greenpeace has promised a summer of unprecedented activism and civil disobedience to protect old-growth forests in the U.S. “If Bush continues to ignore the public’s wishes to keep their forests healthy,” said Bill Richardson, the group’s campaign director, “it will be up to the American people […]

Outbackwards

Australian Prime Minister’s Energy Package Pushes Oil and Gas Australian Prime Minister John Howard released a major white paper on energy policy this week, outlining a series of proposals that, while nodding in the direction of renewables, keeps the country’s fortunes squarely tied to oil and gas. “The reality is that the older fuels, of […]