Grist List
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The week in GIFs: Mark Ruffalo edition
Mark Ruffalo won our "Who's your fave green celeb" poll, plus he's just plain rad.
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People of color contribute least to smog, yet breathe more of it. WTF?
Get a load of this: It’s not poor people whose nostrils get the dirtiest air. It’s people of color -- even wealthy ones.
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Newly discovered gnat species named after Bill McKibben
The climate activist and author says he's honored. Who wouldn't be?
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Airbnb can make your dreams of running a brothel come true
Airbnb rooms are replacing hotels as primo sex worker spots. (So that tourist DID spend all weekend spelunking!)
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Screw being ladylike on a bike
Eff gender expectations of being sporty or sexy or both; just get your feet on the pedals!
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Insane cycling video will make you hold your breath for two minutes
Grist cannot be held responsible for the peeing of your pants while watching this.
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This giant vacuum will suck the pollution out of rivers
Check out famous vacuum dude James Dyson's design for the M.V. Recyclone boat, a.k.a. the U.S.S. Sucky (in our minds, at least).
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This velomobile is basically an electric car without the hassle
If the words “recumbent trike” make your lip curl, we understand. But the solar-powered, electric ELF deserves a second look.
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Here’s a wind turbine you can toss in your purse
The Trinity portable wind turbine is only 12 inches tall and weighs less than your laptop. Matrix jokes ensue.
