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Slow down, do less: A Q&A with the author who introduced ‘degrowth’ to a mass audience
Kohei Saito talks four-day workweeks, private jet bans, and what we gain from reducing consumption.
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![June 2021 photo of Daniel Elvidge, a pilot plant technician at Lithium Americas Corp. in Reno, Nevada.]()
![June 2021 photo of Daniel Elvidge, a pilot plant technician at Lithium Americas Corp. in Reno, Nevada.]()
The climate case for a career in mining
The clean energy transition requires minerals mining, but young workers are reluctant to join an industry known for exploitation.
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![An oil well sits idle surrounded by pine trees and blue sky in rural Arkansas.]()
![An oil well sits idle surrounded by pine trees and blue sky in rural Arkansas.]()
Oil companies used to run this town. Now they’re back — to mine for lithium.
Fossil fuel companies are turning to rural communities for critical minerals, raising familiar hopes and fears.
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Washington’s cap on carbon is raising billions for climate action. Can it survive the backlash?
A repeal initiative blaming the state's climate law for higher gas prices could wind up on the ballot in November.
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![Collage of electric vehicle and graphite texture on bright yellow background]()
The next frontier in EV battery recycling: Graphite
In the race to build a circular battery industry, one mineral has been overlooked — until now.
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![Smoke plumes from burning piles of clothing in sand dunes]()
![Smoke plumes from burning piles of clothing in sand dunes]()
A mountain of used clothes appeared in Chile’s desert. Then it went up in flames.
A mountain of used clothes appeared in Chile’s desert. Then it went up in flames.
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24 Climate Predictions for 2024
Plastics, taxes, and expensive desserts: Grist reporters weigh in on the climate trends that will shape the year ahead.
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![A plowed field and water tower are shouded in fog in an aerial photo of the town of Stanton, Tennessee.]()
![A plowed field and water tower are shouded in fog in an aerial photo of the town of Stanton, Tennessee.]()
A huge EV factory is coming to west Tennessee. Here’s how locals are ensuring they benefit.
Communities are using an organizing tool intended for sports stadiums to bargain with energy transition projects for labor standards and affordable housing.
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![a woman stands near a large pink flag. A crowd gathers around her]()
Climate reparations are becoming a reality. Here’s what they could look like.
Grist asked 10 countries how they would use the long-awaited “loss and damage” fund launched at COP28.
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![A mechanic wearing orange gloves works on an electric car's battery module]()
![A mechanic wearing orange gloves works on an electric car's battery module]()
EV battery repair is dangerous. Here’s why mechanics want to do it anyway.
Fixing car and e-bike batteries saves money and resources — but challenges are holding back the industry.
