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Is Seattle a model for sustainable cities, or just a mess?

In a new series, Grist explores the Emerald City, where the future looks increasingly crowded.

Greg Hanscom Cities June 1, 2015

3 disturbing facts prove sexual harassment is a big freaking deal

Researchers surveyed over 4,000 American women on their experience of sexual harassment in public spaces.

Eve Andrews Culture April 16, 2015

Take that, Trans-Pacific Partnership! Enviros celebrate as Obama’s trade agenda takes a blow

The shadowy trade deal hit a huge roadblock as Democrats in the House blocked “fast track” trade promotion authority.

John Light Technology June 12, 2015

California sets fancy new climate goal, makes other states look bad

Gov. Jerry Brown declares his state will cut emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Even Europe can't beat that.

Suzanne Jacobs Climate & Energy April 29, 2015

Sea levels will rise by at least 20 feet — and that’s the positive scenario

Even if the world manages to limit global warming to 2 degrees C, sea levels may still radically reshape the world’s coastline.

Brian Kahn Cities July 10, 2015

Meet the drought-stricken communities of California’s San Joaquin Valley

After years of drought and shortsighted land-use planning, the water crisis has intensified for residents in California's self-reliant communities.

Laura Bliss Cities October 2, 2015

No parking? Self-driving cars could have a huge effect on our cities

You've heard about how robocars are going to upend the economy. But have you thought about what they'll do to urban space?

Clive Thompson Technology January 23, 2016

Shell inches closer to spilling oil all over the Arctic

The Obama administration has given Shell another OK for its plans to drill again off the coast of Alaska, even though spills are expected.

John Light Technology April 1, 2015

Pittsburgh screwed its residents by hiring a private water manager

A lawsuit against the company that manages Pittsburgh's water -- and that has cut residents off based on erroneous bills -- shows the downside of privatization.

Ben Adler Technology June 10, 2015

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