Articles by Staff Writer Joseph Winters
Joseph Winters was previously a staff writer at Grist covering plastics, corporate sustainability commitments, and carbon markets, among other topics. He previously worked as a production assistant at the radio show Living on Earth and as an intern at Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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![Profile of Rikki Held smiling at the camera, with trees in background]()
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‘We have been heard’: Montana youth score a major climate victory in court
In a 6-1 ruling, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed their constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.”
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Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity
A new report calls for solutions that simultaneously address climate change, biodiversity, health, water, and food issues.
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After 2 years, Coca-Cola’s promise to scale up reusable packaging is dead
The pledge was born out of shareholder activism — and was withdrawn as regulators crack down on greenwashing.
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![A crowded room of seated people facing a row of diplomats seated at a table, with a blue backdrop.]()
Over 100 countries want an ambitious plastics treaty. Oil-producing nations are getting in the way.
“If it wasn’t for Saudi and Russia we would have reached an agreement here.”
