Articles by Grist staff

Feds reject toll road that would have cut through state park, ruined surfing

The U.S. Commerce Department ruled against construction of a toll road this week that would have cut through California’s San Onofre State Park, potentially disturbed endangered species, and destroyed the bitchin’ waves at a popular surfing spot. In a last-ditch attempt to resuscitate the road after a slapdown by the state’s coastal commission, proponents had […]

Power from stationary bikes to light up Times Square New Year’s sign

As part of the effort to green New Year’s festivities in Times Square, battery maker Duracell has set up a “power lodge” nearby where volunteers can take a turn on stationary bikes that will power the “2009” sign marking arrival of the new year after the infamous illuminated ball drops. So far, only about 95 […]

Monica Segovia-Welsh’s Chocolate Panforte

Photo: Justin Russell Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Visions of sugar plums dancing. A partridge in a pear tree. The holiday season is rife with gastronomic traditions, as well as delectable memories of shared meals past. To get in the spirit, and perhaps encourage a few new traditions, we asked some all-star sustainability-minded chefs […]

Michael Pollan, Nicholas Kristoff, and others weigh in on USDA pick

For the first time ever, I would wager, an incoming president’s USDA pick has emerged from the back news pages and into the national conversation. On the radio, three shows I know of devoted significant time to the topic. NPR’s Morning Edition interviewed Michael Pollan this morning; The Takeaway featured New York State farmer Ben […]