Articles by Grist staff

Live Earth is back, so get ready to rock

Mark your calendars for Oct. 5: Live Earth is back and ready to rock. Kevin Wall, founder of last summer’s international concert extravaganza, says that the October shows will be held on U.S. college campuses, and the focus will be on pushing the presidential candidates to address environmental issues. Locations, bands, and all other specifics […]

Congress investigating industry’s role in bisphenol-A health studies

Democrats in Congress are investigating the chemical industry’s influence in regulating the chemical bisphenol A, which is widely used in many plastic products and the lining of food cans. Over the years, plenty of evidence has surfaced that bisphenol A can potentially harm human health as it can mimic the effects of estrogen and has […]

Are you a vegetarian?

Tell us how you eat -- and then read an argument in favor of vegetarianism and heated reader responses.

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Harrison Ford bares chest for deforestation

Looking for the best way to "showcase the pain involved in deforestation"? Harrison Ford suggests a nice wax.