Articles by Samantha Larson
Samantha Larson is a science nerd, adventure enthusiast, and former Grist fellow. Follow her on Twitter.
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Farming bluefin tuna might be out of our depths
Because sushi connoisseurs have nearly wiped wild bluefin out, some scientists are trying to domesticate them. But, it turns out, tuna farming is no easy plow.
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Not even Jesus is going to save California from this drought
A few months ago, scientists thought that a strong El Niño could help turn California's epic drought around. Now it looks like that's not going to happen.
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Netflix is about to hijack our evenings with grim environmental films
The the on-demand media streaming company plans to premier at least two conservationist flicks this year: "Virunga" and "Mission Blue."
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Dead elephants, plagues, and rats: Why the sixth extinction is bad for you and everyone you know
Our little habit of wiping out wildlife is going to come back and bite us.
