Articles by Grist staff

A Big Step

Bill McKibben reports on the successes of Step It Up 2007 Ever wish you could be in two places at once? Bill McKibben wanted to be in 1,400 this weekend, as Step It Up rallies and events unfolded in every state across the country. The veteran author and activist describes the scenes he saw in […]

Calling All Hawks

New report says climate change is a threat to U.S. security A government-funded report issued today by a group of retired U.S. generals and admirals says global warming is a security risk. The Military Advisory Board says climate change “can act as a threat multiplier,” with severe weather and drought leading to mass migrations, battles […]

Wen, the Time Is Right

China agrees to participate in post-Kyoto negotiations China has agreed to participate in talks about a framework to fight global warming after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Enviros danced a joyful jig, as the decision puts pressure on other, non-communicative nations (we’re not naming names). China is a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol as […]

But Now What?

Bush withdraws controversial EPA nominations Earlier this month, we reported that President Bush was re-dangling three controversial names for key environmental positions in his administration, suggesting that he might appoint them while Congress was on a break. While he did manage to push one such recess appointment through last week — Susan Dudley as White […]