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.
All Articles
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Can weaker environmental rules help fight climate change? California just bet yes.
A sweeping reform to the California Environmental Quality Act has divided environmentalists and climate advocates.
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Why many low-income households can’t afford this free home improvement program
Thousands of people “are falling through the cracks" because they can't make repairs to qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash
The small town of Plympton, Massachusetts, eliminated 305 tons of garbage a year by making everyone pay for what they toss.
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Paper plants can emit as much CO2 as oil refineries. They’re flying under the radar.
Environmental Protection Agency accounting loopholes and aging equipment have helped fuel pollution that may be undercounted by 350 percent.