The latest from the Grist on the environment
Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can also boost the snowpack, a critical source of hydration in the American west.
Posted: March 6, 2026, 9:30 am
Fighting in the Middle East has meant higher bills for consumers and windfalls for oil and gas companies.
Posted: March 6, 2026, 9:15 am
The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal.
Posted: March 5, 2026, 9:37 pm
The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.
Posted: March 5, 2026, 6:35 pm
It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.
Posted: March 5, 2026, 9:45 am
A $2.4 billion upgrade is shaving minutes off Caltrain trips through Silicon Valley, doubling weekend ridership, and reducing riders’ exposure to toxic diesel pollution.
Posted: March 5, 2026, 9:30 am
Though tech companies are secretive about their water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of the state’s supply.
Posted: March 4, 2026, 9:45 am
The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gear.
Posted: March 3, 2026, 2:31 pm
Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.
Posted: March 3, 2026, 9:45 am
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
Posted: March 3, 2026, 9:30 am
