Climate Culture
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How a weirdo city became just like everywhere else
Asheville, N.C., was once the freak capital of the U.S. Panhandling gutter punks were pushed out for pomeranians in handbags.
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14 for ’14: The most popular Grist stories this year
Grist's most popular stories, captured in a hoary list. Enjoy!
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How do I fend off freezer burn without using plastic?
A reader says she can't keep it out -- heaven knows she's tried. Umbra says the cold never bothered those berries anyway.
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What to do with all those sweet potatoes — no marshmallows necessary
Here are a couple dozen recipes to get you through an excess of sweet potatoes without an excess of sweet, from savory fritters to soups.
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How to use up your holiday cookie surplus by baking a pie
I tried turning leftover cookies into a pie. Here's what happened next. (Spoiler: I ate it)
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Christmas is over — it’s time to throw your tree to the goats
A Christmas tree recycling program in California is feeding pines to goats to prevent brush fires in landfills.
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Pro-life equals pro-planet for this green evangelical leader
Five revelations from Ben Lowe, a religious greenie who's sparking a young evangelical movement.
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If you forgot a gift, you can always hug it out
If you forgot to buy a present for that special someone, unfold those arms and get to hugging.
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Please save my favorite Christmas cookies, reader begs
A reader is hard pressed to find a sustainable cookie maker. Umbra excels at pizzelles.
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Love and long-distance travel in the time of climate change
It's very strange to be in a position where you weigh spending the holidays with people you love against the climate crisis.