January 16, 2012

A look at the $175 in your compost

In 2009, U.S. consumers spent a whopping $32 billion on vegetables they bought, never ate, and ended up throwing away. And no, the solution is not to stop buying vegetables. more »

January 16, 2012

How a 21-year-old ended up in India with a bag full of solar flashlights

Ximena Prugue didn't know anything about India before she traveled there to hand out $3,000 worth of solar-powered flashlights. All the engineering student knew was that she wanted to make a difference. more »

January 16, 2012

Ask Umbra: Got any good green jokes?

A reader wonders if there are any funny environmental one-liners. Umbra yuks it up. more »

January 16, 2012

Beautiful struggle: Martin Luther King and the fight for the environment

On the anniversary of King's birthday, we search for common ground between those who fight to save wild places, and those fighting for their lives in the cold city streets. more »

January 15, 2012

Solar grid parity 101—and why you should care

We're rapidly approaching solar grid parity -- that magical tipping point when installing solar power will cost less than buying electricity from the grid. Learn more about the details of this complex concept. more »

January 14, 2012

Watch: David Roberts on ‘Up with Chris Hayes’

Check out David Roberts on MSNBC's Up with Chris Hayes as he joins a panel to discuss capitalism, politics, and more. more »

January 14, 2012

More tips for avoiding packaged foods

This week's post on avoiding packaged foods inspired many Grist readers to comment and share tips. In case you missed them, we've collected some of our favorites here. more »

January 14, 2012

Why railroads care about coal exports

U.S. railroads haul more coal than they do any other commodity. It's no wonder, then, that with domestic coal use declining sharply, railways support coal export proposals. more »

January 14, 2012

Forecast for 2012: More sun and wind

2011 saw solar and wind powering more homes and businesses than ever before. 2012 is shaping up to be even better -- so it's more important than ever that we fight to remove obstacles to clean energy, to keep the trend going in the right direction. more »

January 13, 2012

Climate primer: Global warming made scintillating

Catch some of Grist's most riveting recent coverage of climate change -- perfect fodder for cocktail chatter, guaranteed to make you the life of the party. more »