Articles by Jess Zimmerman
Jess Zimmerman was the editor of Grist List.
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More reasons why birds are dumb and humans are terrible
Birds falling from the sky -- sign of apocalypse or coincidence? More the latter, but here's what bird deaths had in common: Humans are bad neighbors.
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Does pollution lock people into a cycle of poverty?
The EPA is funding grants to study environmental injustice and the effects of poverty and environment on health.
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Bored with winter energy-saving tips? We've got some tips for you
Tips for saving energy and money on home heating using passive heating, wood stoves, and innovative architecture.
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'Superstreets' work smarter, not wider
Is there a way to accommodate a growing population and its continued need to drive without ending up in a scenario where we all live in the median of a 120-lane highway? Researchers at North Carolina State University found that the U-turn-based intersections of "superstreets" allow better traffic flow, fewer accidents, and potentially more pedestrian safety, without expanding the size of the road.
