Articles by Grist staff

Eco-conscious gizmos for the enviro to lust after

Dedicated enviros shun consumption, and for good reason. But some consumer items aren’t all bad, and might even (gasp!) be good, particularly if they replace more harmful products or encourage greener living. We’ve rounded up 10 gadgets that a loyal greenie can covet in good conscience. Bike Friday This kick-ass bicycle doesn’t just fold up […]

Link between climate change and stronger hurricanes becomes fuzzier

Climate change may not in fact make hurricanes more frequent and intense, says new research published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. While other climate models have reached similar conclusions, this study is notable for having as its lead author atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel, who was one of the first to suggest a […]

Salmon fishing season canceled in California, Senate extends renewable-energy credits, and more

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Hunting season ends with Japan catching fewer whales than planned

Japanese whalers had a quota of 850 minke whales for the just-ended hunting season but are heading home having caught only 551, which the country’s Fisheries Agency blames on “sabotage by activists.” The militant Sea Shepherd Society had been all up in whalers’ biz throughout the season. Anti-whalers were quick to point out that hunters […]