Articles by Senior Staff Writer Kate Yoder
Kate Yoder is a senior staff writer covering climate change through the lens of language, culture, and history. Her work has received a FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Award and a SEAL Environmental Journalism Award for bringing fresh perspective and social relevance to environmental issues. She has been at Grist since 2015 and is based in Seattle.
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Electric cars are better than gas cars when it comes to emissions, study says
It's true even when you account for the extra pollution from manufacturing EVs.
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Plant breeders and chefs work together to cook up yummier food
Efforts to grow better tasting fruits and vegetables lead to purple tomatoes and spiceless habaneros.
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Why an Australian company is flying cows to China
Thanks to Chinese beef demand, Australian exporters are hoping to make a profit by flying live cattle to China on 747s.
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Wind power is so cheap at night in Texas, some companies give it away
To keep up with competitors, Texas utilities are offering consumers free electricity at night.
