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It’s even in gum!: Tips on avoiding plastic from expert Beth Terry

Author Beth Terry talks about plastic-free living, why the proposed alternatives to BPA might be worse, and the connection between cutting out plastic and building a local economy.

Rachel Cernansky Culture June 27, 2012

Politicians, advocates make an 11th-hour push for a better farm bill

Do you have something to say about the $85 billion bill that will shape the nation's food and farming landscape for the next five years? Congress is digging down into the details, but it's not too late to chime in.

Twilight Greenaway Food and Agriculture May 21, 2012

8-year-old environmentalist raises $250 in 12 hours after friends’ parents call her ‘stupid’ for caring

Reddit is the internet in microcosm — it showcases a lot of gross boneheaded stuff, gives space and succor to...

Jess Zimmerman Culture April 20, 2012

Southwestern tribes lead three-day march to move beyond coal

I want to share a story with you about an amazing event that took place this past Earth Day. For...

Mary Anne Hitt Uncategorized April 27, 2012

It wasn’t just the billboards: How activists brought down the Heartland Institute

Yes, the Heartland Institute shot itself in the foot with its stupid Unabomber billboard. But what really hurt was the anti-Heartland campaign joined by tens of thousands of citizen activists.

Daniel Souweine Accountability June 1, 2012

Community-supported agriculture: Grist readers stand up for local food

Want to know why the local food movement matters to so many? Take a look at these articulate responses to our recent interview with the authors of the "Locavore's Dilemma."

Grist staff Food and Agriculture July 4, 2012

Why that corn-syrup-and-autism study leaves such a sour taste

The paper Grist highlighted constructs a Rube Goldberg-style house of cards that collapses when you take the most basic look at its data and assumptions.

Emily Willingham Food and Agriculture April 23, 2012

Chinese cheaters? U.S. slaps modest tariffs on solar panels from China

American solar-panel manufacturers have complained that the Chinese are crushing them with underpriced, over-subsidized panels -- and now the U.S. Commerce Department officially agrees.

Stephen Lacey Economics March 20, 2012

Charles Koch, America’s largest crony capitalist, takes on crony capitalism

His argument is somewhat undermined by his company's robust history of crony capitalism.

Philip Bump Politics September 10, 2012

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