Articles by Grist staff

Endangered birds may trump Donald’s golf-course plans

Donald Trump is fired. Fired up, that is, about his plans to build “the world’s greatest golf course” in Scotland. But seven endangered bird species may fly in his way. Which is just silly, says The Donald: “Each and every golf course I have built has got awards for environmental protection. … When we are […]

New report reveals lead content in lipsticks

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics today released a report revealing that a number of name-brand lipsticks contain lead, some at levels up to six times the FDA limit for lead in candy.

Warmer weather causes Big Retail to lower profit forecasts

A dozen leading U.S. retailers are reducing profit forecasts and blaming warmer weather for contributing to slumping sales. Retailers plagued by lower-than-expected September earnings included Nordstrom, Target, American Eagle Outfitters, Limited Brands, and JCPenney, all of which have had trouble moving autumn and winter clothing. Our suggestion: prove those reduced-profit predictions right by buying your […]

Satellite solar power plants could be coming soon to an orbit near you

Ooh, shiny: A federal study has concluded that orbiting solar power plants could soon become economically competitive, thanks to rising oil prices. Over a one-year period, sunlit satellites could generate nearly the equivalent of all the energy available in the world’s oil reserves, says the report from the National Security Space Office. In other news, […]