Articles by Grist staff

Wal-Mart scales back expansion plans due to poor economy

Wal-Mart announced this week that it will scale down its expansion plans in fiscal 2009 and 2010 due to concerns about a weaker economy. This year, Wal-Mart built 243 new stores, but in these relatively uncertain economic times, the retailer said it plans to construct just 212 new stores in 2009 and 177 in 2010. […]

Independent panel finds FDA conclusions on BPA flawed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s finding earlier this year that the chemical bisphenol A is safe for use in food containers and other products is “not supported by the available data and science,” according to an independent review panel tasked with examining the FDA’s conclusions. The review panel found that “The margins of safety […]

How to green your garage

Start greening your car hole. Photo: Paul Salzman Alt-rock band Weezer kept a Dungeon Master’s Guide, 12-sided die, and KISS posters there. Yours likely has a jumble of old tires, extension cords, motor oil, tire pumps, or camping gear. Not to get all SAT on you, but a garage is to a house what a […]

Update on 350.org’s campaign to recruit McCain and Obama

The next international gathering to discuss climate change is scheduled to take place in Poland in December. The folks at 350.org want America’s next president to pledge to attend those talks — a signal that the United States is back at the table when it comes to combating global warming. Here’s a video update on […]