Articles by Grist staff

Worm and Fuzzy

Charismatic, “cuddly” animals in Britain are getting a disproportionate share of conservation money, while insects, worms, and other invertebrates are being neglected, according to a new report by the Wildlife Trusts. The group says that insects and other “mini-beasts,” which perform vital roles in the natural world, deserve as much public sympathy and conservation funding […]

Pulp Fact

The Southeastern U.S. has become a new battleground for forest wars in the U.S. Whereas most previous conflicts over logging centered around forests on public land in the West, enviros and many others are now alarmed over the pulp-and-paper industry’s activities in the South, where as much as 85 percent of forestland is privately owned […]

Dim Summary

China’s environment remains in sad shape, marked by severe air and water pollution and a number of other problems, according to an annual assessment released today by the Chinese State Environmental Protection Agency. The air in 137 cities exceeds government targets, and two-thirds of the Yellow River, China’s second longest waterway, are polluted, the report […]

Dis-heart-ening News

Moderate air pollution may trigger sudden death in people with existing heart problems, according to a number of new scientific studies. The finding suggests that heart attacks, not lung disease, may be the most serious health threat posed by dirty air. Experts have estimated that particulate pollution, or tiny pieces of soot in the air, […]