Articles by Samantha Larson
Samantha Larson is a science nerd, adventure enthusiast, and former Grist fellow. Follow her on Twitter.
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We’ve dug so many tunnels, future historians will think we were mole people
Tunnels, mines, and boreholes will permanently scar the Earth -- and could be a marker of the Anthropocene.
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The U.S. could supply all of California with water if we fixed our leaky pipes
Drought-ridden Los Angeles made headlines when an old pipe burst, leaking 20 million gallons of water. But it turns out the whole U.S. is long overdue for a water infrastructure upgrade.
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More people drive to work if you give them free parking and transit passes
Yay! More traffic and carbon emissions for everyone!
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Patagonia makes waves with plant-based wetsuits and obligatory weed jokes
The outdoor outfitter has cooked up a green alternative to non-biodegradable, resource-intensive neoprene. But no, it's not going to get you high.
