Articles by Grist staff

In the Hot Seat

States Sue Federal Government Over Climate Change Responding to a U.S. EPA decision earlier this summer that the agency does not have the authority to regulate carbon dioxide from vehicles and power plants, 12 states filed suit against the federal government yesterday to force the Bush administration to do something about global climate change. The […]

Wheeze on Down the Road

Workplace Environment to Blame in 26 Percent of Adult Asthma Cases People who work in cleaning, farming, and transportation are particularly vulnerable to asthma, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine. Overall, the study found, 26 percent of all adult asthma cases in the U.S. are caused or exacerbated […]

Shrink Rap

Great Salt Lake Is Shrinking, and Some ATV Owners See a New Playground If you’re feeling a little low today, just consider the fate of Utah’s Great Salt Lake — which is feeling even lower, we guarantee. Following five years of drought, the famed lake is experiencing near-record lows and is dropping at a rate […]

The Bottle Let Me Down

Michigan Looks to Improve Its Recycling Record When it comes to recycling, Michigan lags behind much of the nation, and state lawmakers say it’s time to change that. Yesterday, a state Senate task force proposed spending $50 million to establish a recycling program and ban beverage containers from landfills. Funding for the project would come […]