Chris Schults’s Posts

• Dow Chemical, ChevronTexaco, and others remove controversial info from Wikipedia

  Wikipedia Scanner reveals orgs that edit Wikipedia articles 4

  Posted 2 years, 3 months ago

  Ah, Wikipedia. Many of us at Grist frequently use this resource, but we do so knowing that just about anyone can edit a Wikipedia article at anytime. So, can we really trust the information contained within?

  Fear not! As Wired reports, there is a new tool that sheds some light on who is editing what:

  On November 17th, 2005, an anonymous Wikipedia user deleted 15 paragraphs from an article on e-voting machine-vendor Diebold, excising an entire section critical of the company's machines. While anonymous, such changes typically leave behind digital fingerprints offering hints about the contributor, such as the… Read More

• Jack Bauer is going to stop global warming

  The TV show 24 will reduce its carbon footprint 4

  Posted 2 years, 3 months ago

  Fans of 24 know that if there's one person that can stop climate change, it ain't Al Gore. It's Jack Bauer.

  If you are not familiar with Jack, here are some of his qualifications from the site Random Jack Bauer Facts:

  1. There are two hands that can beat a royal flush. Jack Bauer's right hand and Jack Bauer's left hand.
  2. Most people would need months to recover from 20 months of Chinese interrogation. Jack Bauer needs a shower, a shave and a change of clothes.
  3. The city of Los Angeles once named a street after Jack Bauer… Read More

• Glowing orbs for everyone

  Making electricity visible helps reduce consumption 1

  Posted 2 years, 3 months ago

  Here's what might be an ingenious idea, as reported by Wired:

• Live Earth: This just in ...

  Antarctica gig lined up for Live Earth concerts 2

  Posted 2 years, 5 months ago

  Antarctica gig lined up for Live Earth concerts:

  OK, so they're not rock stars. But scientists with the British Antarctic Survey will guarantee Al Gore's promise that the Live Earth concerts on July 7 will be performed on all 7 continents.
  
  They'll be performing during the dead of winter at the Rothera Research Station. In fact, it'll be the first time anyone outside the station has heard the indie rock-folk band, Nunatak, play at all. (Nunatak, by the way, is a Greenlandic word that means an exposed summit of a ridge mountain or peak within an ice… Read More

• Tuvalu, we hardly knew you

  The tiny island nation of Tuvalu is threatened by global warming. 1

  Posted 2 years, 5 months ago

  Possibly one of the most tragic outcomes that may result from climate change is the extinction of an entire nation's culture and homeland. As the United Nations discussed the threat that global warming poses to the security of nations, Afelee Pita, an ambassador from the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, was there to represent his country.

  Tuvalu may be one of the first nations whose way of life could disappear as a result of the actions (or in this case, the lack of action) of other countries. NPR is covering this story as part of their year-long Climate… Read More

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  Bulk up

  One obvious option missing from the list is buying from the bulk section. Natural food grocery stores like PCC Natural Markets offer a wide selection of bulk items that not only reduce the amount of wasteful packaging, but also can save you some green.

  And food is not the only thing available in bulk. Bring a reusable bottle and bulk up on liquid soaps. On How to green your grocery list posted 1 year, 3 months ago 8 Responses

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  If you don't want to play sleuth ...

  ... head to PCC Natural Markets!

  In November, we stopped carrying products with high fructose corn syrup.

  In August, we discontinued offering plastic bags at the checkout and increased efforts to encourage customers to bring their own bags.

  As of last April, no more rBGH in dairy products and all products are free of artificial trans-fats.On When will the American public get snobby already? posted 1 year, 5 months ago 17 Responses

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  Correction

  Yes, Once is a great film and the music is awesome.

  However:

  The Irish busker, it turns out, is Glen Hansard, lead singer of the Irish band The Frames, who have a number of excellent albums. (He's never acted before! Amazing.)

  Glen did appear in The Commitments as guitarist Outspan Foster. See IMDB.On A song from the most romantic movie of 2007 posted 1 year, 9 months ago 1 Response

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  Link

  http://www.dipdive.comOn Dipdive posted 1 year, 9 months ago 19 Responses

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  Sense of humor people

  When I read comments like the above, I wonder if people truly get Grist. Just take a gander at our about page:

  Let's face it: reading environmental journalism too often feels like eating your vegetables. Boiled. With no butter.
  
  But at Grist, we believe that news about green issues and sustainable living doesn't have to be predictable, demoralizing, or dull. We butter the vegetables! And add salt! And strain metaphors!
  
  We exist to tell the untold stories, spotlight trends before they become trendy, and engage the apathetic. We're fiercely independent in our coverage; we throw brickbats when they're needed and bestow kudos when they're warranted. And while we take our work seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously, because of the many things this planet is running out of, sanctimonious tree-huggers ain't one of them.

  While there are definitely very serious issues that need to be addressed, which Grist does cover every day, I believe we're also here to lighten your day with some light green fun.On Brangelina argue over politics posted 2 years, 3 months ago 7 Responses