Articles by Jess Zimmerman
Jess Zimmerman was the editor of Grist List.
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One Million Lights trades kerosene for solar in developing countries
For kids in developing countries, it’s crucial to have a reliable light source — otherwise you can’t see to read or do your homework. But many homes and villages don’t have electric light, and the cheapest alternative — kerosene — is an environmental nightmare on both large and small scales. It pollutes the environment at […]
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Help build New York’s first underground park
The Low Line, an underground urban paradise on the Lower East Side, is soliciting funds through Kickstarter, which means that you can be part of the development of the city’s first underground community green space/zombie fortress.
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If people got rid of their extra cars, they could afford an extra house
The average American family owns 2.28 cars, and even in genuinely car-dependent areas they could probably get away with one. How much does that excess auto capacity cost? Enough that if everyone ditched their unnecessary vehicles, they’d save an average of $186,425.03 over 30 years. In a lot of places, that’s enough to buy another […]
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Right-wingers and greens agree: The Lorax movie sucks balls
Between commie brainwashing and Mazda pandering, Fox News and greens agree: The Lorax movie sucks.
