Articles by Senior Staff Writer Tik Root
Tik Root covers climate solutions and economics at Grist. He started his career as a freelance journalist in Yemen, and has since covered everything from Al Qaeda to the Olympics for outlets such as National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, among others. He previously worked at The Washington Post and Scripps News. Tik lives in Vermont with his wife and son.
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![A woman walks through a kitchen with an electric refrigerator and stove.]()
![A woman walks through a kitchen with an electric refrigerator and stove.]()
Most Americans want to electrify their homes — if they can keep their gas stoves
A poll finds less than one-third of Americans want a fully electric home. That number jumps to 60 percent if people can continue cooking with methane.
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![Dozens of people line up to register for COP27 in in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.]()
![Dozens of people line up to register for COP27 in in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.]()
Why some experts say COPs are ‘distracting’ and need fixing
The yearly get-togethers are a critical centerpiece for international climate action. But critics say they have outlived their usefulness and are due for an overhaul.
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![A firefighter monitors a controlled burn at Bouverie Preserve on May 30, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California.]()
![A firefighter monitors a controlled burn at Bouverie Preserve on May 30, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California.]()
Controlled burns can provide years of protection against wildfires, new study shows
New research finds that "beneficial" fires can cut the risk of high intensity blazes by 64 percent.
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![About 19 lawn mowers prepare for the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, on June 13, 2022.]()
![About 19 lawn mowers prepare for the US Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, on June 13, 2022.]()
Lawn equipment spews ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution, new data shows
“Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.”
