Articles by Jess Zimmerman
Jess Zimmerman was the editor of Grist List.
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College professor teaches a lesson in sustainability by living in a dumpster
As "Professor Dumpster," Jeff Wilson is learning -- and teaching his college students -- how to live efficiently in a former trash receptacle.
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R.I.P. Swino, the beer-stealing, cow-fighting pig
Remember the pig that stole 18 beers and fought a cow? With heavy hearts, we must inform you that he's gone to swill brew and get pugnacious in the Great Sty in the Sky.
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Scientists have grown an extinct tree from ancient seeds
Get ready for the Jurassic Park of trees.
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Stephen Colbert officiates and Smokey Bear is best man at the awesomest wedding ever
The government shutdown means no weddings at national monuments. It also means Smokey Bear isn't busy. Stephen Colbert brought these together.
