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Obama blows a chance to crack down on coal
With weak rules for coal ash, Obama has rewarded his enemies, screwed over his friends, and squandered an opportunity to move toward clean energy.
This was an epic year for droughts, floods, and extreme weather
Extreme heat, record-breaking floods, and a terrifying tornado in oil country -- all in all, a year we can't afford to forget.
This is the kind of climate bill Congress should pass (but won’t)
Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Brian Schatz are pushing legislation to charge polluters for CO2 emissions and redistribute the revenue to the public.
Watching kids react to DIY gifts is hilarious
Find out how unsuspecting children really feel about more heartfelt, useful presents.
Help! My neighbor is gassing me out with her dryer sheets!
A reader wonders how to convince her neighbor to stop using toxic dryer sheets. Umbra suggests stopping by and shooting the sea breeze.
This bourbon balls recipe will knock your socks off
On the 10th day of DIY Christmas, I made my true love these delicious bourbon balls.
Make your own Febreze, no benzisothiazolinone required
On the ninth day of DIY Christmas, I gave my true love a fresh-smelling alternative to chemical-laden air fresheners.
Villains who poisoned W. Va. drinking water could end up behind bars
Indictments have come down for execs at the coal-"cleaning" company that contaminated the drinking water of 300,000 people.
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Obama sounds like he’s about to reject the Keystone pipeline
The president said surprisingly smart -- and skeptical -- things about the proposed pipeline at a news conference on Friday.
Is China’s demand for coal going to keep rising? Don’t bet on it
A report from the International Energy Agency suggests that demand will grow steadily for years. There are lots of good reasons to believe that's wrong.
We wrote (and sang!) these climate apocalypse holiday carols just for you
Here are the Grist Family Singers with a little two-part harmony on "Away in the (climate apocalypse) Future" and "Violent Night." You're welcome.
California needs 16 million Olympic swimming pools worth of rain to end the drought
The two weeks of rain have helped, but it's not nearly enough.
You can look forward to 30 days of flooding, America
Most coastal regions of the United States will see 30 or more days of flooding by 2050 thanks to sea-level rise, according to new research from NOAA.
Dutch weedburgers won’t get you high, but they could save the planet
Sadly, these sliders are made of that other kind of weed: seaweed.
You say mayo, I say mayonnaise, let’s call the lawsuit off
What's in a name? Unilever, maker of Hellmann's, drops its lawsuit against the maker of an alternative, dairy-free mayo.
This vegan eggnog is pretty great to begin with — then you add bourbon
An easy eggnog recipe for vegans and eggnog skeptics alike.
How to smell your best with DIY perfume, cologne, and beard conditioner
On the eighth day of DIY Christmas, my true love smelled fresh as a daisy.
10 ways to say goodbye to The Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert, you will be missed. So long and thanks for all the traffic.
3 more reasons Seattle is stuck in a fustercluck
Seattle's ongoing transportation fiasco could not be contained in a single post.
Jeb Bush is no moderate and he won’t fight climate change
Don’t be fooled by the pundits who claim he’s different from the rest of the Republican field.
Tired of the climate change guilt? Blame this lil’ guy instead
Anthropogenic guilt complex, meet your new best friend: rodentogenic climate change.
Walking is so hard insurance companies will pay us to do it now
OK, the intentions are good. But really, America?
How to make latkes for Hanukkah, the most energy-efficient holiday of all
We explain how the story of Hanukkah is an analogy for a new age of energy efficiency -- and how to celebrate by frying up some seasonal vegetables!
Washington governor proposes big, bold climate plan
Jay Inslee wants to create a cap-and-trade program for the state's biggest polluters and use the money raised to fund transportation, education, and more.
Keep your true love’s lips soft this winter with DIY lip balm
On the seventh day of DIY Christmas, chapped lips were no more.
Are my faux fingernails full of toxins?
A reader frets that her nail wraps might make her sick. Umbra goes in search of the manicure.
Cuomo bans fracking in NY and questions climate science all in one day
The governor said the public health risks from fracking were too big -- and then he said talking about climate science is "political."
14 Instagrams to see before you die
Stuck at your desk all day? Live vicariously through these Instagram accounts. And try not to be too jealous.
Watch this guy explain the science behind climate deniers
YouTube science whiz Joe Hanson says when it comes to climate denial, our brains are our worst enemies.
How to be a science girl in a Barbie world
In the age of affirmative action and more and more women in higher education, why are women going so underrepresented in scientific fields?
D’Angelo’s ‘Black Messiah': Battle hymns for today’s activists
After 14 years of silence, the musician has produced a spiritual soundtrack for the people marching for the climate, and for justice, everywhere.
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