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German scientists have created perfect Christmas trees through cloning

The Germans have invented a perfect Christmas tree. It doesn't shed, it is perfectly symmetrical. It is like the second coming of Jesus, in tree form.

Sarah Miller Uncategorized December 26, 2012

Chilling effect: How warmer winters could ruin fruit

Warmer temperatures and less predictable weather can make for confused trees and less fruit. Here's why.

Rachel Cernansky Climate & Energy January 2, 2013

Don’t worry about BP; it’s going to be fine

The oil giant made billions in profits last year, and brought in billions from U.S. gov't contracts, despite that messy thing in the Gulf.

Philip Bump Technology February 6, 2013

10 reasons why fracking for dirty oil in California is a stupid idea

The oil industry is eyeing California’s tight oil reserves, and even Gov. Jerry Brown thinks it might make sense to frack them. Here are 10 reasons not to.

David Roberts Technology March 18, 2013

Obama taps Sally Jewell, CEO of REI, for Interior post

REI CEO Sally Jewell's mixed background in environmental advocacy and the energy industry makes her an interesting pick for Secretary of the Interior.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy February 6, 2013

Glam locks: The not-so-secret secret to naturally gorgeous hair

Grist's green-living pioneer, the Greenie Pig, scours the land for alternatives to chemical-laden shampoo, and finds the answer right in the kitchen cabinet.

Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan Culture January 17, 2013

Mercury in seafood: Where does it come from?

Seventy scientists spent two years putting together a complete picture of mercury in the ocean and in seafood. Will the results convince the U.S. to control emissions?

Twilight Greenaway Food and Agriculture December 14, 2012

Exxon makes up with Iraq just in time for the discovery of a billion barrels of oil

The company's recent deal with Kurdistan angered Iraqi leaders. The new discovery shows the value to Exxon in making amends.

Philip Bump Technology January 22, 2013

Fossil-fuel extraction on public land yields massive economic boom, kind of

The $12 billion the U.S. government earned by selling off publicly owned oil, gas, and coal is just a smiiiidge offset by some other costs.

Philip Bump Technology December 7, 2012

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