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Welcome to Utah, where pipeline protests could now get you at least five years in prison

Since the Standing Rock protests in 2017, 19 states have passed so-called critical infrastructure laws.

Naveena Sadasivam Protest March 21, 2023

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As ticks spread, the US is getting closer to understanding the true extent of Lyme disease

A revised CDC reporting system led to a 70 percent increase in reported cases of Lyme disease, but experts say more can be done.

Zoya Teirstein Health February 28, 2024

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Seaweed brought fishers, farmers, and scientists together. Trump tore them apart.

A Puget Sound project turned seaweed from a nuisance into a “climate-smart commodity.” That inserted it into the president’s culture wars.

Ayurella Horn-Muller Food and Agriculture July 25, 2025

‘Extreme victory’: Years of organization leads to the shuttering of a toxic polluter in south Memphis

The closure of one of the nation's most toxic medical equipment sterilization facilities will reduce residents' exposure to carcinogenic ethylene oxide.

Lylla Younes Regulation September 1, 2023

A woman in traditional Sámi dress -- a red, white, and blue shawl tied at the neck with an elaborate silver clasp and matching head covering -- sits at a conference table with a microphone. She looks off to the side as if listening to someone.

UN report backs up Sámi claims that mining in Finland violates their rights to land and culture

"Sustainability is an empty word if you don't respect and implement Indigenous rights here in our homelands."

Tristan Ahtone Global Indigenous Affairs Desk October 18, 2024

Grist adds new staff writers and regional reporters

This summer, the newsroom added four new staffers to cover decarbonization, Indigenous affairs, and the Midwest.

Rachel Glickhouse Grist News July 31, 2023

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Climate reparations are becoming a reality. Here’s what they could look like.

Grist asked 10 countries how they would use the long-awaited “loss and damage” fund launched at COP28.

Grist staff Solutions December 13, 2023

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Forever chemicals are poisoning your insurance

As commercial insurers cut PFAS coverage, small businesses and consumers will swallow the cost.

Helen Santoro, The Lever Business June 19, 2024

‘We are in uncharted territory’: Earth logs hottest week on record

The grim milestone arrives as rampant flooding hits the Northeastern U.S., India, and Japan.

Akielly Hu Extreme Weather July 10, 2023

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