You searched for result - Page 492 of 1212 - Grist

Manhattan to see more killer heat waves

Climate change is expected to boost the number of deaths in New York City's most densely populated borough, a new study finds.

John Upton Cities May 21, 2013

Full Planet, Empty Plates: Chapter 5. Eroding Soils Darkening Our Future

By Lester R. Brown In 1938 Walter Lowdermilk, a senior official in the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department...

Earth Policy Institute Uncategorized June 26, 2013

Indiana lawmakers, who are also coal company execs, help coal industry

A plan to build a pricey coal-gasification plant is getting help from not-so-impartial legislators. Hoosiers could get hosed as a result.

John Upton Technology April 17, 2013

Disabled squirrel named Winkelhimer learns to express herself through painting

Winkelhimer Smith, artist and squirrel, is dealing with the trauma of a cat attack through painting.

Sarah Miller Culture April 22, 2013

97 out of 100 climate scientists agree: Humans are responsible for warming

Say it again: Another exhaustive study confirms that there's virtually no disagreement among climate scientists about the cause of climate change.

John Upton Climate & Energy May 16, 2013

Kerry implores India to tackle climate change, ticks off Indian enviros

John Kerry's speech coincided with deadly flooding in India that's being blamed on climate change. But some Indian enviros didn't appreciate his preachy tone.

John Upton Climate & Energy June 24, 2013

For Cleveland, climate change could mean tons of toxic green algae

Heavy agriculture and global warming are aligning to produce nasty algae blooms in the Great Lakes, scientists say.

John Metcalfe Cities April 8, 2013

Full Planet, Empty Plates: Chapter 4. Food or Fuel?

At the time of the Arab oil export embargo in the 1970s, the importing countries were beginning to ask themselves...

Lester Brown Uncategorized July 2, 2013

“Fearless Summer” movement launches months of intense climate protest

The Fearless Summer is planning a carnival of non-stop summer protest and direct action against dirty energy.

Susie Cagle Politics June 21, 2013

Get a weekly dose of climate inspiration in your inbox