Articles by Jess Zimmerman
Jess Zimmerman was the editor of Grist List.
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Is that a solar panel in your pocket? Because I'm getting energized by your pants
Eco-fashion designers are starting to think beyond organic, Fair Trade, and sweatshop-free: Instead of just not harming the world, clothes now need to save it. Here are some duds that do double duty, not only covering your junk but also checking the air quality and hand-feeding the wildlife.
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MAKE magazine provides a glimpse of the open-source, upcycled, electric future
MAKE magazine has handed out awards in its Tag Your Green contest for imaginative DIY environmental solutions. Here's what happens when mad scientists go green.
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Six ways to cheer yourself up on the most depressing day of the year
Today is mathematically determined to be the most depressing day of the year. Is there anything you do about this that's greener than flying to Cancun but healthier than gin binges?
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New report quantifies just how much a car commute crushes your soul
The Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University has released its annual Urban Mobility Report, which includes data on how much time, money, and mental health urban-area car commuters lose to congestion every year. Spoiler alert: Car commuting is expensive, crazy-making, and bad for the environment.