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Where are the oil protests? In New Orleans, they’ve finally begun

A few days ago, Dave asked a question that seemed to strike a chord with readers. In the face of...

Jonathan Hiskes Politics May 21, 2010

Ask Umbra on rinsing recyclables, flipping off fluorescents, and poisoning yourself

Send your question to Umbra! Q. Dear Umbra, How important is it to rinse out containers before they go into...

Ask Umbra® Culture June 7, 2010

Reclaiming the streets

Cars promise mobility, and in a largely rural setting they provide it. But in an urbanizing world, where more than...

Lester Brown Cities May 20, 2010

Sammy Slade

Art: Nat Damm Sammy Slade Member, Board of Aldermen Carrboro, N.C. Sammy Slade, 35, has a vision for Carrboro, N.C.,...

Grist staff Culture April 22, 2010

Raids are increasing on farms and private food-supply clubs — here are 5 tips for surviving one

When the 20 agents arrived bearing a search warrant at her Ventura County farmhouse door at 7 a.m. on a...

David Gumpert Technology July 14, 2010

Raising water productivity to increase food security

Drip irrigation is a simple and easy way to reduce water use.Photo courtesy of photofarmer via flickr With water shortages...

Lester Brown Uncategorized June 22, 2010

Seattle’s new urban-ag models are sprouting in friendly soil

Seattle's urban ag scene is flourishing, with innovative startup farms and organizations putting down roots alongside established ones. And with new legislation just passed Aug. 16, they will have even more room and resources with which to grow.

Tyler Falk Cities August 17, 2010

White flight and the urban-suburban switcheroo

Suburban ChicagoCourtesy Scorpians and Centaurs via FlickrThe idea of racially diverse American cities ringed by mostly white suburbs is essentially...

Jonathan Hiskes Politics May 12, 2010

Farming in Detroit: Schools of chard knocks

Avram Rodgers, 6, says he and I are secret agents. He takes my hand and pulls me to the rabbit...

Breaking Through Concrete team Uncategorized July 10, 2010

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