Articles by Grist staff

Stay out of the water: A toxic algae slideshow

As summer comes to a close, as many as 20 states have reported green slime caused by industrial agriculture in their lakes and waterways. As these photos illustrate, it's a problem that has become hard to ignore.

Umbra’s second helpings: Back-to-school advice for the eco-minded student

Readers write in search of green fundraising ideas and tips for eco-friendly dorm living. Umbra fills their backpacks with great ideas.

Umbra’s second helpings: Green Jell-O shots [VIDEO]

A reader wonders whether to put her jigglers in paper or plastic cups. Umbra serves up a whole trayful of ways you can make your shots more earth-friendly.

Did climate change cause the Great Lobster Invasion of 2012?

The Slow Ride Stories crew takes this question to the guys who know this creature best -- the lobstermen of Glocester, Mass. The answer? Well, depends who you’re asking.