Environment
How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart
The Affordable Heat Act was seen as a groundbreaking law in Vermont, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning residents away from fossil fuels for heating their homes and…
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Ask an Expert: How Can the Science Community Protect Science and Democracy?
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is launching Science Rising in response to what they describe as the second Trump…
What’s driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change.
For many years, American politicians have hesitated to address climate change and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, fearing the costs might…
Recycling Solar Panels In 2026: Investments Paying Off
A solar panel placed this spring is expected to continue generating electricity by the time today’s kindergartners finish college. These…
Colorado Takes a Big Step Forward for EV Battery Recycling
Recycling, hallelujah Reducing mineral demand, hallelujah Reusing and repurposing batteries, hallelujah Committing to a clean energy future, hallelujah Last week,…
What federal cuts to science funding could mean for the Great Lakes
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan. ​ Research organizations…
California Just Put Its Buildings on an Environmental Scoreboard
California's commercial and apartment buildings annually consume 109 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, use 240 billion gallons of water, and emit…
The President’s FY27 Budget Request: More Bad News For Science
During April, as part of the annual federal budget cycle, the Trump administration presented the President’s budget request for fiscal…
The quiet push to shield pesticide makers from lawsuits
In April 2026, California farmer Terri McCall addressed a crowd on the steps of the Supreme Court during a protest…