Articles by Samantha Larson
Samantha Larson is a science nerd, adventure enthusiast, and former Grist fellow. Follow her on Twitter.
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The U.S. could supply all of California with water if we fixed our leaky pipes
Drought-ridden Los Angeles made headlines when an old pipe burst, leaking 20 million gallons of water. But it turns out the whole U.S. is long overdue for a water infrastructure upgrade.
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More people drive to work if you give them free parking and transit passes
Yay! More traffic and carbon emissions for everyone!
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Patagonia makes waves with plant-based wetsuits and obligatory weed jokes
The outdoor outfitter has cooked up a green alternative to non-biodegradable, resource-intensive neoprene. But no, it's not going to get you high.
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Farming bluefin tuna might be out of our depths
Because sushi connoisseurs have nearly wiped wild bluefin out, some scientists are trying to domesticate them. But, it turns out, tuna farming is no easy plow.
