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Are you faux real?

A tasting of four meatless “turkeys” for the holiday table 11
Posted 1 day, 2 hours ago There are ways to celebrate Thanksgiving that don't involve turkey carnage. Lou Bendrick and her motley band of tasters deliver the goods on four meatless "birds."
Bring It On

Ask Umbra on her hotness, corporate gift baskets, and more 7
Posted 2 weeks, 4 days ago One question at a time wasn't enough for our dear Umbra Fisk, who debuts a multi-question column this week with advice on taking climate action, greening corporate gift baskets, and recycling receipts.
Just Boo-Cause

Ask Umbra on Halloween treats and costumes 6
Posted 3 weeks, 3 days ago Looking for good eco-handouts for the holiday, or perhaps an inspired climate-themed costume? Umbra has a few tricks (and treats) up her sleeve.
Clip 'n' save

This Halloween, cut flesh for the climate 2
Posted 3 weeks, 3 days ago Still stumped about how to decorate your place this Halloween? Use Grist's handy pumpkin-carving PDFs to make jack-o'-lanterns that will awe, amaze, and quite possibly confound your friends!
Think Fast

Your greenest Ramadan 1
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Islamic month of fasting and feasting is not just a religious observance -- it's a chance to make a real and meaningful planetary impact.
Showing the Flag

Fourth of July musings on symbols, patriotism, and identity 3
Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago
As Ken Ward and his family march forth with their greenovation project at the JP Green House, they make sure the U.S. flag is part of their plans. No kneejerk patriotism, this display is an effort to reclaim the sort of unity needed to face the climate-addled future ahead.
Mother Earth? Try Father Earth

Slideshow: Green dads we heart 5
Posted 5 months ago
When it comes to eco-parenting, mothers tend to get the spotlight. But there are plenty of fathers out there doing their part for both progeny and planet. We showcase a few of them here, including our own Grist staff dads.
Roberts' Rules of Offspring

This Father’s Day, don’t be green—be good 0
Posted 5 months, 1 week ago
Sure, we could put together another list of eco-friendly gift ideas -- but we've done that, and so has everyone else on the planet. Instead, we point you to some of the best parenting advice we've published lately, including an endearing essay by resident crank David Roberts.
Also, Can We Come Over?

Have a happy (and green) Memorial Day weekend 2
Posted 6 months ago
Whether you're grilling, gardening, or sinking your teeth into a big, juicy watermelon, we've got some choice advice.
Love Your Mother(s)

Gobs of green ideas for Mother’s Day 4
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Tips for showing mom the love -- while showing a little respect to Mother Earth.
Happy Cinco de Mayo 0
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago
How many LEDs does it take to light up the Earth? 0
Posted 7 months ago
An eco-chat with Matthew Modine 0
Posted 7 months ago
Take a Gamble

The business of Earth Day 6
Posted 7 months ago
Earth Day should be a chance to reflect on and refine corporate practices, says Procter & Gamble's VP of sustainability.
That White People Stuff

Broadening the Earth Day tent 3
Posted 7 months, 1 week ago
How's Earth Day doing? Mike Cermak says environmentalists should be asking how Black History Month is doing instead.
Earth Day ... Meh

Losing Earth Day in the eco-babble 3
Posted 7 months, 1 week ago
Earth Day used to matter, but now it's lost in the eco-babble.
A Smug's Life

Earth Day: the ultimate empty gesture 6
Posted 7 months, 1 week ago
Dan Akst says Earth Day has become a haven for hypocrisy.
Just the Beginning

We need Earth Day more than ever 3
Posted 7 months, 1 week ago
Give up on Earth Day? Rick Bass says it's like giving up on your grandmother's birthday.
Ask Umbra’s video advice on how to be a green drunk 0
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Sloganeering

Umbra on catchy Earth Day slogans 4
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago