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Doing civil disobedience with style

Civil disobedience doesn't accomplish anything if it's boring. To make a real impact, direct action must involve the crucial elements of surprise and delight -- just like Tim DeChristopher's stunt.

David Roberts Science August 2, 2011

Why it's so hard to reform the food system, explained in one chart

It's very hard to make change in the food system in an environment where wages are flat and couples (read: women) are working more hours.

Tom Laskawy Food and Agriculture July 12, 2011

In defense of organic

A "mythbusting" Scientific American blogger took on organic agriculture recently, but she got much of the story wrong. Grist sets her straight.

Tom Laskawy Food and Agriculture July 22, 2011

The triumph of Jamie Oliver's 'nemesis'

Jamie Oliver may have focused the national klieg lights on Huntington, W.Va., but it's local officials who are overhauling school food.

Jane Black Food and Agriculture August 31, 2011

The great oyster crash

When oyster larvae in the Pacific Northwest started dying by the millions, ocean acidification was discovered to be the culprit.

OnEarth Climate & Energy August 18, 2011

McChange doesn't come easy

McDonald's announced that it will include apple slices and a smaller French fry serving in its Happy Meal. How significant is the announcement?

Nancy Huehnergarth Food and Agriculture August 2, 2011

New Agtivists: FoodCorps foot soldiers

Meet three young members of FoodCorps, a new national program which asks young leaders to improve the food systems in limited-resource communities.

Lily Mihalik Food and Agriculture October 3, 2011

The most powerful climate video you’ll see all week

Bill McKibben published a must-read op-ed in The Washington Post last month about the connection between climate change and recent...

Grist staff Science June 11, 2011

Impact of EPA regs on power industry may be even milder than typically projected

The EPA's new pollution regulations will drive the retirement of some older coal plants. But how many? And will it affect rates or reliability?

David Roberts Energy July 29, 2011

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