Articles by Katharine Wroth
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Surprise! The Paris climate agreement is in your house
Allow us to break down a pretty complicated Paris climate deal for you -- using everyday household objects.
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Of soccer moms and sinister U.N. plots
When communities embrace sustainability, are they actually falling victim to the evil U.N. plot known as Agenda 21? A visit to a simple town meeting in New England reveals the surprising truth.
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On Rand Paul, toilets, and getting pottymouthed in the New York Times
Coming soon to a senator’s house near you?When The New York Times wants really thoughtful, meaty commentary on issues like climate legislation, green technology, or local food systems, it turns to Grist writers David Roberts and Tom Philpott. When it wants toilet talk, it turns to … me. At least, that’s what happened this past […]
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Vindication edition: Obama declares insulation “sexy”
Here at Sexy Retrofits, we’ve been pointing out for a while the absolute hotness of making buildings more energy efficient. Today, our President said this: “I know the idea [of investing in upgrades to inefficient buildings] may not be very glamorous, although I get really excited about it. Insulation is sexy stuff.” Know what else […]
