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Grist (originally Grist Magazine; also referred to as Grist.org) is an award-winning non-profit online magazine that publishes environmental news and views with a fresh twist - informing, inspiring, and linking the next generation of green activists. Grist reports serious news spiked with a sense of humor, making its reporting and commentary irreverent, incisive, intelligent, and entertaining. Launched in April 1999, Grist is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Called "The Daily Show" of the environment by Newsweek and others, Grist has been cited in major media including the New ... More » (Source: Wikipedia)
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Sorry, we still don’t know if biochar can save our asses
By Gar Lipow Claims of biochar being a magic-bullet solution to climate change are so far unfounded, but if we invest heavily in research, it could turn out to save us.via Grist -
Walmart’s biggest green feat: Putting sustainability on the corporate agenda
By Edward Humes Walmart has moved sustainability from the fringe to the forefront of business concerns, showing the drill-baby-drill crowd that eco-friendly choices can help ...via Grist -
Urban outfitters: The world’s largest conservation group goes to the city
By Greg Hanscom The Nature Conservancy is making forays into urban areas. Some say it should shift its focus entirely. But can these nature muffins survive in the urban jungle?via Grist -
Farm Bill update: Fewer secrets, more hard work
The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act is one of two bills sustainable ag advocates will be rallying around this spring. (Photo by fieldsbh.) Now that we’re beyond ...via Grist -
How to make mineral water … really
I don’t want to sound too much like a soda jerk, but there’s something truly refreshing about making your own fizzy water. And if you’re going to make carbonated water ...via Grist -
Florida missed out on $41 million a year by turning down high-speed rail
When Florida Gov. Rick Scott turned down $2 billion in federal money to build a high speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando, one of his arguments was that it would be a ...via Grist -
House transit bill so bad even Republicans don’t like it
The transportation bill currently making its way through the House of Representatives sure does suck. It strips funds from safe streets projects and public transit, and dumps ...via Grist -
NASA is developing green rocket fuel
One of the potential solutions is simple aluminum powder and water ice, or ALICE. The nice thing about ALICE is that it could be manufactured at bases on the moon or Mars. ...via Grist -
Me against the world: The trouble with travel and the climate
My personal carbon offset plan has bogged down with a serious case of the Couldas. For those of you just joining us, I’ve been on a personal quest to nullify the carbon ...via Grist -
Bacon milkshake contains no actual bacon
In a marketing decision that was clearly made by stoners for stoners, Jack in the Box is debuting a bacon-flavored milkshake. At 1,081 calories for 24 ounces, this seems like ...via Grist



