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Thousands of polluting facilities in Texas and Louisiana emit hundreds of millions of pounds of chemicals into the air every year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state regulators are tasked with keeping these facilities in check and protecting local residents. But recent reporting from Grist highlights how companies, from petrochemical refineries on the Gulf […]

“Green jobs” are one of the fastest growing sectors for employment globally, projected to grow 8.6% and add 114,300 jobs over the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The stories we tell about the future have the power to shape the world we eventually create. From creative scientific solutions to climate change, to an economy built on ecological restoration, to the pursuit of right relationships in social systems and inclusive design, imagination has the power to shift what we see as possible.

To navigate our current climate reality, we must imagine a better climate future. During 2024 Climate Week in New York, Grist hosted Better Worlds Ahead, featuring visionaries Stacey Abrams (Rewiring America) and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (Urban Ocean Lab) for an in-depth conversation about imagining better futures, finding hope and motivation for continued action, and […]

Each year, the Grist 50 identifies emerging leaders in climate, equity, and sustainability. These brilliant people are driving change in policy, in fashion, in tech, and in our food systems. They’re creating climate-centric comedy and music. They’re accelerating the clean energy transition. They’re leading — and winning — David-and-Goliath-esque battles against big industry. Collectively, their work shows what a vibrant, diverse climate movement looks like, and how everyone has a place in it.

Indigenous peoples safeguard nearly 80 percent of the world’s remaining biodiversity, yet scientists, governments, and NGOs continue to advocate for conservation models that remove or kill Indigenous communities. Fortress Conservation, a model of environmental protection that is based on the belief that biodiversity is best protected when isolated from human presence, remains a major facet […]

From taking stock of where the globe stands on the Paris Agreement, to increasingly disruptive protests, to questioning the efficacy of a COP hosted by the world’s fifth largest oil producer, join Grist journalists and climate leaders who attended COP28 to dig into what happened during the proceedings, the pleasant surprises and the inevitable disappointments, and what purpose COP serves these days.

What is the role of fiction in climate solutions? Grist recently published the third collection of winning stories from its climate fiction short story contest, Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors. This contest has engaged writers from across the globe in envisioning the next 180 years of climate progress, community-oriented solutions, and intersectional world-building. These stories provide flickers of hope, even joy, and serve as a springboard for exploring how fiction can help create a better reality.

Communities across the U.S. are taking community-driven climate action by updating their infrastructure to reduce emissions and make urban life safer, healthier, and greener for everyone. But equity advocates want to make sure that the process of “greening” America’s infrastructure prioritizes those who are most impacted by climate change and pollution. From updating electrical systems in dense residential areas, to ensuring that communities of color are prepared for the boom in climate-related careers, advocates are working toward building cities in which everyone can thrive.