Articles by Brentin Mock

Brentin Mock is a staff writer at CityLab and Grist's former justice editor. Follow him on Twitter at @brentinmock.

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Katrina and Sandy cost over 2,000 lives. Will we do better next time?

A new project looks back at the superstorms that have ravaged U.S. coasts, and at storms yet to come.

Brentin Mock Cities
Hip Hop curbs SUVs, takes Tesla for a spin

Kanye West shouted out Elon Musk at Bonnaroo, and Jay Z might have a new "murdered out" Model S.

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Green must diversify or die

Environmental groups and agencies need to get serious about hiring people of color, says a new group. If they don't, they will quickly become obsolete.

Brentin Mock Politics
Everyone’s talking about the Ferguson looters. Let’s shame the polluters, too

After the tear gas clears, residents will be left with the air pollution that’s been clouding the St. Louis metro region for decades.

Brentin Mock Technology