Articles by Grist staff

Buffer the Ozone Slayer

California Gov. Gray Davis’s (D) administration yesterday announced controversial new rules restricting use of the pesticide methyl bromide, which is highly toxic to humans and contributes to depletion of the ozone layer. The measures would expand required buffer zones around sprayed areas and require better public notification when the fumigant is used. The state was […]

Chinese Government Poo Poos Exotic Platters

Four southern Chinese provinces have begun a 10-day crackdown on the rampant illegal trade in endangered species, many of which are sought as delicacies by restaurants. The operation — which began on Saturday and involves forestry, customs, airline, and police officials — led to the arrest of 396 suspects in its first three days and […]

Reckless O'Bannon?

Industrial contamination of the White River in Indiana has lead to the death of hundreds of thousands of fish and may put a damper on the reelection campaign of Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon (D). More than 85 tons of dead fish have piled up along a 50-mile stretch of the river since it was poisoned […]

Partners to Trade Emissions

The World Bank yesterday launched the first global emissions trading fund, which is meant to combat climate change by promoting the transfer of environmentally friendly technology to developing countries. Modeled after a sulfur-dioxide emissions trading program in the U.S., the new World Bank program offers companies in industrial nations credits against future carbon-dioxide emissions limits […]