Staff Picks
Trying to decide what to read on Grist? Let our editors, writers, and reporters point you toward some of our favorite pieces from the past year, from award-winning stories to new Grist classics.
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Why two women sacrificed everything to stop the Dakota Access pipeline
Why two women sacrificed everything to stop the Dakota Access pipeline
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![A person is pouring a barrel of oil into layers of soil, representing the carbon removal work of Charm.]()
![A person is pouring a barrel of oil into layers of soil, representing the carbon removal work of Charm.]()
Meet the startup producing oil to fight climate change
How Charm Industrial became a go-to in Big Tech's mission to offset its carbon footprint.
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Why electric cars are cheaper if you’re rich
What is the true cost of electric vehicles? If you can afford the up-front costs, you might just be surprised.
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![An aerial view of San Francisco city-sanctioned tent encampment for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.]()
![An aerial view of San Francisco city-sanctioned tent encampment for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.]()
There’s federal money available to house the homeless. No one’s taking it.
FEMA is reimbursing cities that want to relieve homelessness, but only 23 local governments have signed up.
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![A large house with a red picket fence drawn around it and multi family housing on each side of the image]()
![A large house with a red picket fence drawn around it and multi family housing on each side of the image]()
Zoned out: One woman’s half-century fight to desegregate Berkeley
The legacy of race-based housing rules continues to shape the landscape of big cities.
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![Interior of a house with lightning bolts on appliances]()
![Interior of a house with lightning bolts on appliances]()
He wanted to get his home off fossil fuels. There was just one problem.
Want to electrify your home? Good luck finding a contractor.
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In the shadow of Amazon, resistance takes root in San Bernardino
In the shadow of Amazon, resistance takes root in San Bernardino
