The latest from the Grist on the environment

A decade after climate activists' emails were breached, a court case is shedding new light on who allegedly orchestrated the hacking.
Author: Hilary Beaumont
Posted: July 15, 2026, 10:00 am
As President Trump pushes seabed mining, the bid by an American startup reveals the limits of island nations' control over their neighboring waters.
Author: Anita Hofschneider
Posted: July 15, 2026, 8:30 am
The industry can be a black box of information. But as the state deals with persistent drought, residents and regulators want more answers.
Author: Anila Yoganathan
Posted: July 15, 2026, 8:00 am
Indigenous leaders say true peace requires self-determination and respect for their rights.
Author: Te Aniwaniwa Paterson
Posted: July 15, 2026, 8:00 am
In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful.
Author: Matt Simon
Posted: July 14, 2026, 11:00 am
Small-scale solar microgrids for Appalachian communities could help keep communities warm and fed during future blackouts.
Author: Katie Myers
Posted: July 14, 2026, 8:45 am
Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.
Author: Dionne Phillips
Posted: July 14, 2026, 8:00 am
Worsening climate impacts, corporate greenwashing, and slow government action have driven communities across Asia to the courts.
Author: Gaea Cabico, The Xylom
Posted: July 13, 2026, 10:00 am
The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.
Author: Austin Corona
Posted: July 13, 2026, 8:45 am
As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
Author: Frida Garza
Posted: July 13, 2026, 8:30 am