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Hug a Government Worker Day
Ten years ago this week, Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California and he appointed me to be the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency. Until then, neither of […]
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Using legos to explain carbon emissions to a child — or every adult who doesn’t get it
This short video is a simple explanation of the global carbon budget.
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Sylvia Earle has spent almost a year of her life under water
The scientist and explorer warns that the oceans are “not too big to fail.” But she also says we may be growing wise enough to save them.
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The Power of Multi-Day Walks and Rides
Over the last two years, as part of my work on the climate crisis, I’ve been part of two multi-day bike rides and two multi-day walks, all of which were […]
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Tar Heels Continue to Pressure School to Divest
If you’re like me, you’re looking for some positive news as the government shutdown and stalemate continues to affect millions of Americans. Let me help – check out the inspiring […]
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The Price is Wrong
[A short excerpt from the following was previously published on the “Triple Crisis” blog of Dollars & Sense magazine] For United States climate activists to succeed, they must demand serious government […]
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Why Congress Reminds Me of NASCAR
NASCAR and Congress have much in common. They both go round and round in circles burning up vast amounts of resources without ever really going anywhere. Both are driven by […]
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U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Down 11 Percent Since 2007
By Emily E. Adams Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels in the United States peaked at more than 1.6 billion tons of carbon in 2007. Since then they have […]
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Featured Friend: Chris Paine
Each month, we showcase one of our beloved Friends with Benefits — folks who have donated to support our work. Want to take your relationship with Grist to the next […]
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Wendell Berry and Bill Moyers to Talk Coal, Climate This Week on PBS
Beginning October 4, PBS will air a special conversation between two of the people I admire most in the world – Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry, and journalist Bill […]
