Food and Agriculture

What to do with an overload of eggplant

Learn the best ways to store, prep, and cook this late-summer vegetable, then dig into a classic eggplant parmesan.

Alexandra Stafford Food

Climate change puts out the welcome mat for invasive species

We turned the thermostat up, now lionfish are inviting themselves over for the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet.

Jim Meyer Climate & Energy

A kayak trip down the hardest working river in the world

A reporter spent three weeks kayaking the length of California's San Joaquin River -- but thanks to its forlorn state, he had to do a lot of walking.

Nathanael Johnson Food

The farmers should show up to the climate march

Farmers of all sizes should and do care about climate. Why shouldn't they all -- conventional and organic, big and small -- come out for Sunday's big protest?

Nathanael Johnson Climate & Energy

Grist is taking a deep dive on oceans

Take a deep breath, we are going under the surface of some ocean issues for the next few weeks.

Grist staff Climate & Energy

California dairy farmers are going nuts for almonds, but at what cost?

This cash crop is keeping some farmers on the land, but the almond boom offers no long-term promise of security.

Madeleine Thomas Food

The drought is destroying California’s organic dairy farms

For 20 years, organics have provided a future for a dying industry. Dry times are changing that.

Madeleine Thomas Climate & Energy

Beer: a magical mixture of hops, barley, and tiny pieces of plastic

Researchers took a microscope to a bunch of German beer. What they found will ruin your whole day.

Liz Core Food

Want to feed people? Come hang out

On Thursday, Sept. 11, Grist's food writer will be hosting a discussion about providing food to people who need it and supporting local farms.