Articles by Lisa Hymas

Lisa Hymas is director of the climate and energy program at Media Matters for America. She was previously a senior editor at Grist.

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Marijuana growers endanger salmon, bears, and even dogs

The market for pot in California is booming, thanks to the legalization of medical marijuana, and that means bad news for the environment and critters.

Lisa Hymas Culture
What would Secretary of State John Kerry do on climate and Keystone?

If Kerry takes the helm at the State Department, he’ll be the most ardent climate hawk ever to hold the office. But how much will that matter?

Lisa Hymas Climate & Energy
Evangelical leader says we need family planning to help fight climate change

Richard Cizik, leader of an evangelical climate campaign, calls for family planning as a way to prevent both abortion and global warming.

Lisa Hymas Culture
No Keystone XL? Big Oil will just take the train

Thanks to anti-pipeline activism and a North American oil boom, more crude is being transported by rail.

Lisa Hymas Technology