books
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Why don’t people talk about population?
Overpopulation is a big theme in Umbra's latest Book Club selection, Freedom. We've got exclusive Grist video of author Jonathan Franzen talking about the issue. Why isn't everyone else talking about it? Do you worry about 220,000 new people being added to the planet every day? Tell us what you think, whether you've read the book or not.
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Would you blow up a mountain to save a bird species?
Umbra's discussion of her Book Club pick "Freedom" kicks off with a video of author Jonathan Franzen talking about compromises and energy options.
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Ask Umbra’s Book Club: Does caring about the environment make you crazy?
Umbra kicks off discussion of her Book Club pick, Freedom, with a video of Jonathan Franzen talking about the mental toll of caring for the environment.
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Win a copy of the new book ‘Drowning in Oil’!
We're giving away five copies of Loren Steffy's new book Drowning in Oil. To nab one, all you have to do is answer this question ...
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Jonathan Franzen on activism, compromises, overpopulation, and birds
In an exclusive interview with Grist, Jonathan Franzen talks about the environmental themes in his novel "Freedom," plus activism, population, & more.
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‘Drowning in Oil’ contest rules
‘Drowning in Oil’ Reader Contest Official Sweepstakes Rules and Regulations NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. The McGraw-Hill book “Drowning in Oil” contest commences at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 6, 2010 and ends at 11:59 […]
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Building with the disabled in mind means better access for everyone
The new book Inclusive Design: A Pattern Book is probably the first guide to marrying sustainable urbanism to accessible design.
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Ask Umbra's Book Club: What do you want to ask Jonathan Franzen?
Grist will be interviewing author Jonathan Franzen about environmental themes in his novel "Freedom" this week. What should we ask him? Tell us!
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Bring back the family dinner, says Laurie David
In her new book, Inconvenient Truth producer Laurie David explains why gathering together around a table to eat is important and shares great recipes.