Articles by Katharine Wroth

We need your presents

This year, Grist's holiday gift guide will be chock full of recommendations from our staff and readers -- hey, that's you!

Have you come across a snazzy new eco-product? Got a time-tested gift-giving tradition that fits your green lifestyle? Let us know what you're giving this year, and why. We'll include some of the most creative suggestions in our merry little guide. (Yes, yes, we know consumption is evil and wrong, and we'll be sure to point that out as well.)

Thanks for your ideas -- and if you need a little inspiration, give last year's guide a whirl.

From Garner to Gizmos

Give ’em the boot, Syd Ben Affleck and his adorable much-better half (alias Bennifer 2.0) will garner attention this weekend campaigning together for Defenders of Wildlife as the group seeks to unseat eco-hata Dick Pombo. Wake us when it’s over. Photo: Avik Gilboa / WireImage.com Insane in the Maine-brain Exhibiting wicked cunnin’ judgment, the manager […]

Second annual climate-action day tomorrow, Nov. 4

Tomorrow: international day of action on climate change!

Following up on last year's event, building on the growing restlessness of the populace, and looking toward next week's meetings in Nairobi, ClimateUSA wants you to get out on the streets and make some noise. Way more fun than cleaning the bathroom, don't you think?

From Real Life to Real Men

Leo-topia Once upon a time, we swore we’d never watch reality TV, but now we’re Dancing With the Bachelor’s Top Model every week. And soon Leo may join the lineup, greening a yet-to-be-chosen American town (ooh, pick us! pick us!) in E-topia. But will it restore our dwindling dignity? Stay tuned. Photo: Steve Granitz / […]