Environment
The Surprising History of Solar Panels: A Kid’s Guide to Renewable Energy
Solar panels have come a long way since they were first invented 140 years ago by Charles Fritts in New York. The first solar panel was a simple layer of…
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‘We need a media consumers union’
Consumer Empowerment and Advocacy in the 21st Century The 20th century saw the rise of nascent coalitions advocating for consumer…
Everyone hates gas-powered leaf blowers. So why is it so hard to ban them?
Despite the challenges, the movement to ban gas-powered leaf blowers continues to gain momentum. Environmental advocates, health experts, and concerned…
Classic Podcast: Nth Cycle’s Megan O’Connor Aims for a Revolution in Battery Recycling
Nth Cycle: Revolutionizing Critical Minerals Refining In a classic 2021 episode of the "Sustainability In Your Ear" podcast, the origin…
Giving Thanks in This Climate Moment
The Complexities of Thanksgiving in a Time of Crisis As the days grow shorter and the year comes to a…
Dismantling the Endangered Species Act will hurt a lot more than just wildlife
The Endangered Species Act, a vital piece of legislation that has protected thousands of animals and plants from extinction for…
Guest Idea: The Dirty Truth About Clean Teeth
As we go about our daily routines, there is one small act of self-care that many of us do without…
How extreme heat is driving kidney failure in migrant workers
The National Kidney Center in Kathmandu is a bustling facility where the beeping of old dialysis machines never stops. Nurses…
A Trump administration proposal could threaten what remains of Illinois wetlands
The partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region, has shed light on the…