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Was BP grossly negligent, or just plain ol' negligent? A trial that began Monday over the Deepwater Horizon spill will answer that question.
Utilities are fighting with solar advocates over an obscure but important policy called "net metering." Here's what's at stake, and why it matters.
Go cry, emo iceberg.
This is likely just an empty threat from the president, but it's a good one.
Grist’s assistant editor, Darby Minow Smith, looks back at more than a dozen interviews with urban sustainability directors and reflects on what they -- and all of you -- taught her.
From Palin to Parnell, Alaska's politicians have struggled to reconcile policy with actuality.
New research links frequent fast-food consumption to the worldwide allergy epidemic. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola is on the offensive with a new anti-obesity campaign.
Ever wondered what kinds of beer are most environmentally sound? Our ethical guide will influence how you get under the influence.
The huge growth in fracking is not sustainable, in multiple senses of the word.
