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Bye Bye Birdies

More than 25 years after DDT was banned, newer, more powerful pesticides continue to kill birds and fish, threatening the...

Grist staff Uncategorized May 26, 1999

Numb and Dumber

Sixty-nine percent of voters think Vice Pres. Al Gore would do a good job of handling the environment as president,...

Grist staff Uncategorized May 27, 1999

A Climate Scientist Takes His Computer Model Seriously

At the University of Wisconsin’s program on Climate, People, and Environment, Dr. Jonathan Foley makes computer models to study what...

Donella Meadows Culture June 21, 1999

Making S-U-Vs that Don't S-U-C-K

The Big Three automakers have agreed to consider adding gas-guzzling sport-utility vehicles to a joint government-industry supercar program that aims...

Grist staff Uncategorized May 5, 1999

Wetlands, the Quicker Picker-Upper?

Human-made marshes that filter water naturally are gaining in popularity as an alternative to high-tech water purifying systems, according to...

Grist staff Uncategorized May 5, 1999

The grass can be greener on your side of the fence

As summer approaches, we spend more time outside, and our annual commune — or battle — with nature begins. Whether...

Consumers Union Culture June 23, 1999

The Death of Frankenfood

Britain’s largest grocery store chain, Tesco, gave the boot to genetically modified foods yesterday, saying it would phase them out...

Grist staff Uncategorized April 29, 1999

Never Mind Paper Vs. Plastic Bags. How Did You Get to the Grocery Store?

Finally! A sensible list of things we can do to save the planet! Discussion on this topic has been muddled...

Donella Meadows Culture May 24, 1999

Rebecca Wodder, American Rivers

Rebecca Wodder is president of American Rivers in Washington, D.C. She previously worked at the Wilderness Society and as the...

Grist staff Uncategorized July 5, 1999

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