Articles by Grist staff

Bloody Mediocre

New Report Critiques U.K. Environmental Performance Efforts by the U.K. government to address environmental problems show promise, but it must try harder, says a new report entitled, um, “Shows Promise: But Must Try Harder” issued by the government’s Sustainable Development Commission. The commission was established by Prime Minister Tony Blair five years ago to assess […]

What Are We Gonna Do, Walk?

Rising Gas Prices Don’t Keep Americans Out of Their Cars Enviros hoping that rising gas prices would change Americans’ driving behavior have been bitterly disappointed. Although gas prices have reached a national average of $1.80 per gallon, American drivers are buying more gas than ever, and big, gas-guzzling SUVs are flying off showroom floors like […]

Caveat Pescor

In U.S., “Organic” Label on Fish Means Very Little The “organic” label on some salmon in supermarkets these days doesn’t mean much. The National Organics Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the official organic seal on produce and other foods, has not developed standards for fish. “We may someday address aquatic species. […]

Nuclear Proliferasia

Nuclear Power on the Rise in Asia Nuclear power is booming in Asia, thanks to rapidly escalating energy needs and concerns over widespread air pollution from coal-fired plants. Eighteen of the 31 nuclear plants currently under construction in the world are being built on the continent. The boom is largely being driven by India and […]