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It’s Not Just Oceans That Are Rising. Groundwater Is, Too

As subterranean water inches higher, so do threats to air and water.

Julia Kane, Lina Tran, & Diana Kruzman, Grist Published March 29, 2023

NYC Mayor’s New Scheme in Ongoing Rat War: A Composting Mandate

The plan would require city residents to separate leaves and other yard waste from regular garbage, in an effort to reduce rodent numbers.

By Angely Mercado Published March 29, 2023

EartherEnergy

Renewably Generated Electricity Surpasses Coal for the First Time in the U.S.

Solar and wind boosted the rise in renewables, but sadly natural gas was the top energy producer in the country in 2022.

By Angely Mercado Published March 28, 2023

EartherEnvironmental Justice

What to Know About Philly’s Tap Water After Chemical Spill

More than 8,000 gallons of a latex chemical solution spilled into the Delaware River on Friday. So far, officials have said tap water remains safe to drink.

By Lauren Leffer Updated March 27, 2023

EartherClimate Change

See Stunning Photos of How Climate Change Is Altering Our World

These winning photos are part of a campaign to force Canon to change its tune on climate.

By Molly Taft Published March 27, 2023

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Photos & Videos Show Devastated Communities in Mississippi After Deadly Weekend Tornado

Rolling Fork, Mississippi and surrounding towns are littered with destroyed homes and splintered trees after a tornado killed at least 26 people.

By Angely Mercado Published March 27, 2023

Photo: John Spink/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

EartherEnvironmental Justice

The FBI Used ‘Cop City’ Protests to Snoop on Activists in Chicago

Internal FBI documents indicate a larger federal law enforcement assessment related to “Anarchist extremism” and domestic terrorism.

Adam Federman, Grist Published March 27, 2023

EartherClimate Change

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Be Coming to a City Near You

Confirmed cases of Vibrio vulnificus have surged in recent years and have been reported farther up the East Coast than ever before.

By Angely Mercado Published March 24, 2023

EartherClimate Change

Apple TV+’s Extrapolations Is a Missed Opportunity

It's possible to make compelling dramas about the horrors of climate change, but the new series Extrapolations misses the mark.

By Molly Taft Published March 24, 2023

EartherEnvironmental Justice

Does Your Community Have Lead in Its Soil? Here’s What to Do

Lead is not just a problem of the past. With these tips, you can help protect everyone’s future.

Yvette Cabrera, Grist Published March 24, 2023

EartherClimate Change

See D.C.’s Early Blooming Cherry Blossoms After a Super-Warm Winter

The beautiful pink blossoms are already on full display after spring sprung way early.

By Lauren Leffer Published March 24, 2023

EartherEnvironmental Policy

Texas Residents Blast Elon Musk’s Boring Company’s Plan To Dump Wastewater Into The Colorado River

The treated wastewater would come from the Boring Company’s facilities and the community that will be built there for employees.

By Angely Mercado Published March 23, 2023

Gif: Gizmodo (Images: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

EartherClimate Change

See How a Wild, Wet Winter Has Transformed California

Reservoirs are full again, landscapes are greener—but the state's water troubles are far from over.

By Molly Taft Published March 22, 2023

Photo: Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle

EartherExtreme Weather

Major Storm Hits California, Leaving Over 100,000 Without Power

Hurricane-force winds battered the Bay Area as yet another atmospheric river moved over the state.

By Angely Mercado Published March 22, 2023

EartherEnergy

Scientists See Photosynthesis Happening in Detail, Thanks to New Laser Technique

New research sheds light on the little-known processes of photosynthesis and could lead to better solar power.

By Molly Taft Published March 22, 2023

EartherEnergy

The UN Wants Big Oil’s Help on Climate. Good Luck With That

Will oil CEOs change their business models to focus on renewables, or are we just in for more greenwashing?

By Molly Taft Published March 21, 2023

EartherEnergy

Why the Longest Coal Strike in Alabama History Ended With No New Contract

As coal declines, miners' unions are struggling to bargain for better conditions.

Tushar Khurana, Grist Published March 21, 2023

EartherEnergy

How Paris Plans to Keep Athletes Cool Sans Air Conditioning During the 2024 Olympics

Organizers say that using water to cool buildings could slash emissions associated with the worldwide games.

By Angely Mercado Published March 21, 2023

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Scientists Get Closer to Sustainable, Biodegradable Glass

Researchers tested biodegradable glass beads in the lab, in soil, and even in mice to see how the materials broke down over time.

By Angely Mercado Published March 21, 2023

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This New NYC Hospital Is Designed to Be Hurricane-Proof

Its predecessor was wrecked in Hurricane Sandy, but the new Ruth Bader Ginsberg Hospital in Brooklyn should be able to avoid flooding and blackouts.

By Angely Mercado Published March 20, 2023