Long After the Smoke Clears: Maui Study Links Post-Fire Toxic Metal Exposure to Impaired Lung Function
(This story was published in partnership with The Intercept.) In August of 2023, a fast-moving and catastrophic series of wildfires swept across the island of Maui, leaving behind a trail…
Why the Heat Pump Grid-Collapse Myth Is Falling Apart
You may have heard by now that heat pumps—which transfer warmth from outdoor air to an indoor space instead of generating it through combustion like a traditional furnace—simply do not…
Brazil’s Presidential Runoff Sets Up High-Stakes Referendum on the Future of the Amazon Rainforest
This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Agência Pública. Brazilians filling out presidential ballots earlier this month saw a familiar political showdown: three-term incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da…
Beyond the Myth: Why Heat Pumps Won’t Break the Grid—And Could Actually Lower Your Bills
For years, a persistent set of myths has trailed behind heat pumps like a shadow. Skeptics have long argued that these modern climate-friendly appliances—which transfer warmth from outdoor air to…
California’s Collapsing Insurance Market and the High-Stakes Battle to Fix It
Insurance is built on a fundamental social contract. When homeowners sign a policy with a provider like State Farm or Allstate, they are affirming their membership in a broader community.…
The Collapse of California’s Home Insurance Market Sets Up a High-Stakes Battle Over Climate Adaptation
Insurance is, at its core, a social contract. When a homeowner signs up with a major carrier like State Farm or Allstate, they are confirming their membership in a community.…
Google Partners with Georgia Power to Fund Nuclear Upgrades in Landmark Clean Energy Deal
(This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station.) The Georgia Public Service Commission has officially approved a novel agreement between Georgia Power and…
California Weighs Historic Expansion of Marine Protected Areas in First Network Review in 15 Years
Beneath the surface of the ocean surrounding California’s Channel Islands lies a submerged landscape that can often feel like an entirely different world. Towering kelp forests sway with the ocean…
California Weighs Historic Expansion of Marine Protected Areas in First Network Review in 15 Years
Beneath the rolling waves surrounding California’s Channel Islands lies a submerged landscape that can often feel like an entirely different planet. Towering kelp forests sway rhythmically in the ocean currents,…
In the Heart of the Permian Basin, a Fragile River Struggles Against Aridification and Oilfield Pressures
On a warm afternoon in early May, Charlie Barrett parked his pickup truck in a gravel pullout along a county road just a few hundred feet from the winding Black…