Articles by Grist staff

The Return of the Swamp Thing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to weaken rules meant to protect thousands of streams and wetlands, making it easier for developers to move ahead with building projects. The corps, for example, has proposed scrapping a rule requiring developers to obtain case-by-case permits for projects that disturb more than 300 feet of streams. It […]

Just Tread-full

The scrap tire industry sure is happy about Ford’s plans to replace 13 million Firestone tires from SUVs and pickup trucks. Ford’s Jason Vines said the company is “finding the most efficient and environmentally friendly way to dispose” of the tires. Tires are used for highway surfaces in California, Arizona, and Texas, and playground equipment […]

Enron End Run

With the Democratic takeover of the U.S. Senate, prospects for President Bush’s energy plan have gotten significantly dimmer. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), the incoming chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said he would try to force the Energy Department to draft rules to increase the fuel efficiency of SUVs and light trucks. […]

Surge, in General

Canada will see its pollution levels surge if it boosts its oil and natural gas exports to meet the needs of its power-hungry southern neighbor, according to a report released on Friday by the David Suzuki Foundation. For example, the report says a big increase in exports to the U.S. would cause greenhouse gas emissions […]