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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The top green and Gristy stories of 2011
Sharing systems are all the rage Can less consumption be more fun? Yes, when it’s social. The “collaborative consumption” trend didn’t start this year (the Zipcar car-sharing service launched way back in 2000), but the sharing movement has blossomed big-time. Airbnb, which lets you rent your home to travelers, made the biggest splash in 2011. […]
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Mitt vs. Mitt, flip-flopping on climate change and much else
A new ad from the Democratic National Committee is pummeling Mitt Romney for his extensive record of flip-floppery on global warming and so much more:
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Help pick the top green and Gristy stories of 2011
Last year, we had the death of the climate bill in Congress, the rollout of electric cars to the American masses, and, of course, the BP gusher in the Gulf. And this year? Tell us what you think have been the big stories of 2011 — propelling us toward a greener future, getting in the […]
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Occupy the bookstore! First OWS book hits shelves and tablets
Police have razed and arrested their way through Zuccotti Park, but the Occupy movement isn’t going away. This week, there’s a new, tangible manifestation of the movement’s staying power: the first Occupy Wall Street book. This Changes Everything: Occupy Wall Street and the 99% Movement will hit bookstores on Nov. 17, but it’s already available […]
