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Oil trains are blowing up all over the place
Two tanker trains full of crude oil have derailed and burst into flames in the last few days, one in West Virginia and one in Ontario.
Michelle Obama thinks carrots are better than Ariana Grande
Watch Michelle Obama and Big Bird compete on a bizarre game show -- all to get kids to eat more vegetables.
“More research” into geoengineering is not such a hot idea
In the geoengineering debate, "just research" is the default position of Serious People. But it's more problematic than they acknowledge.
Should I take notes on my laptop or with a notepad and pencil?
These students want to green up their study habits. Umbra gives them the Cliffs Notes.
This dreamy dude wants you to use all-natural condoms
This is the company's second video focusing on the idea that "good men" use toxin-free, carbon-consciously manufactured condoms.
Kitzhaber is on his way out, but expect Oregon to keep being a green leader
The resigning governor has been an outspoken climate advocate. Fortunately, he’ll be replaced by a liberal Democrat who’s likely to embrace climate action too.
These countries are making polluters pay
By next year, nearly half of global GDP will be covered by cap-and-trade programs.
Protests, oil prices add fuel to the divestment fire
Sit-ins make the moral case for universities to dump their fossil fuel investments, but the collapse of oil prices adds a push from the invisible hand.
Is Drake the perfect role model for the green movement?
Drake is one of the most successful image makeover stories in hip-hop.
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Yellowstone’s grizzlies have officially given up on winter
It's so warm that the park's famous grizzlies are coming out of hibernation earlier than ever before.
Mississippi utility must repay $281M for illegally financing “clean coal”
The state supreme court ruled that Mississippi Power "exceeded its authority" when it raised electricity rates for 186,000 households to fund a controversial, $6.17 billion power plant.
If you think that California is dry now, wait until the 2050s
When it comes to drought in the West, we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
There’s a scary amount of plastic in the ocean. Here’s who put it there
The U.S. isn't as bad as you'd think …
The fight over Obama’s Clean Power Plan heats up in the states
States are charged with implementing Obama's carbon rule for power plants. Which ones will cooperate and which ones won't?
A surprising tool to slow gentrification: Land trusts
Community land trusts can guarantee a level of economic diversity in urban neighborhoods, and help locals take charge of their own destiny.
Can movies slow mass extinction? This filmmaker thinks so
We talked to Oscar-winning documentarian Louie Psihoyos about how our tech-obsession might help save disappearing species, even if it's also killing them.
Watch out, Arctic: Shell is coming for you again
The Interior Department is clearing the way for Shell to try drilling again off the Alaska coast, a treacherous undertaking on so many levels.
Watch our hilarious Valentine’s Day video for a lil green dating advice
Grist's resident relationship counselor sat down with three well-meaning lovebirds who just want to up their sustainability game this year.
Grist is looking for the fall 2015 class of fellows
Are you an early-career journalist, storyteller, or multimedia wiz who digs what we do? Then Grist wants you!
This supermarket sells your food waste back to you in raccoon form
Not only is raccoon meat perfectly legal in California, it's also a brilliant way to reduce food waste.
Nationwide GMO labeling bills have another Groundhog Day
Since a GOP-controlled Congress is unlikely to embrace the mandatory labeling some Democrats support, don't hold your breath on this one.
These Valentine’s Day cards will show you care and cost you nothing
"My love is like a summer's day" -- rapidly warming, thanks to climate change.
Parts of Louisiana’s sunken coast are resurfacing
Is this an encouraging sign in the fight against rising sea levels?
Meet the man who tackles our fears with stick figures
Professor Andrew Maynard tackles Ebola, e-cigs, green potato chips, and more in his lovable YouTube series Risk Bites.
Exclusive: Mac DeMarco performs “Salad Days” with a little help from his friends
Watch an acoustic version of Canadian indie-rocker Mac DeMarco's song "Salad Days."
We did the math on clean coal, and it doesn’t add up
Is carbon capture and sequestration a net win for the climate? That depends on how you crunch the numbers.
Are there any eco-friendly credit card companies?
A reader discovers that his credit card company is funding dirty energy. Umbra looks out for the planet's best interest.
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