Articles by Grist staff

Environmental leaders offer their elevator pitches for Obama

We asked a number of leaders in environment and sustainability issues to imagine they found themselves in an elevator with the president-elect — giving them one minute of his undivided attention. Here are their messages to Obama about how he should approach environment, energy, and climate policy. (For more perspectives, check out Part 2, Part […]

California OKs measure requiring more humane treatment of farm animals

California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2, which will require that egg-laying hens, calves raised for veal, and pregnant pigs be given enough room to lie down, stand up, fully extend their limbs, and turn around freely. Get the background on this groundbreaking ballot initiative.

Mixed results for green-leaning Republicans in Northeast

Maine Republican Susan Collins, a longtime environmentalist who was endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters, successfully defended her Senate seat against a challenge from Democrat Tom Allen, who also has a strong green record. New Jersey Republican Rep. Chris Smith, another LCV endorsee, won his reelection race too. But another stalwart green Republican from […]

Colorado and New Mexico get new eco-friendly senators

Enviros are psyched to see two Udalls heading to the Senate: Mark Udall of Colorado and Tom Udall of New Mexico. The two cousins, both big boosters of clean energy and conservation, were heavily backed by green groups.