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Grist provides current information on many important environmental issues, and 'digs deeper' than other environmental media to provide a more complete story.

I have come to depend upon Grist for great tips on how to live an environmentally smarter life. Grist is always engaging--and fun to read. I have introduced Grist to lots of people who now read it regularly.

I read GRIST every day. It's been a wonderful tool for me to update the website I manage for a group called Neighbors Against the Burner. We are fighting the expansion of garbage incinerators. GRIST covers a wide variety of environmental stories & does so in an accessible & fun fashion.

Hard hitting truth told in a down to earth fashion with just enough humor to keep us sane.

I have been a fan of Grist for years. I recently completed a dietetic internship with a local farmers market. I worked on curriculum for nutrition education in the classroom. I read Grist everyday to learn about current issues with the environment, agriculture, and food systems.

Grist rocks! They are at the vanguard of environmental reporting and keep me informed when no one else has the balls to.

I LOVE GRIST!
I don't know what I would do without them!
They keep me up to date with many environmental and food issues, plus all their amusing and witty articles in between brighten up my day!
I only wish I could help them out, but I'm a college student and mother of a two year old!
Thank you Grist!

Very witty and well written articles. It is a great source of environmental news.

I can't live without my daily GRIST! Through their informative, interesting, and entertaining articles, I stay up-to-date on happenings I care about and then learn about those things about which I come to care.

Even though I'm on unemployment currently, Grist is such an important source of critical information to me that I'm happy to make regular, if small, contributions to keep it going. Grist's website has the distinction of being my homepage and earns its place every day. Humanity is facing its most critical challenges ever this century. If we fail to avoid the pitfalls of our technological adolescence, if we fail to get off our current lethal emissions paths, if we fail to transition to an economy supported by safe, clean, renewable energy, civilization as we know it will perish this century. Grist is devoted to seeing that this unthinkable tragedy doesn't happen. They rise to the occasion superbly, often in inspiring ways.

Grist provides me with valuable updates on the environment from a diverse array of sources. It saves me so much time, and half of the things they report on, I would probably never know about otherwise. Their stories are relevant and interesting, well-written and important. They provide fuel for my interest in helping the environment.

Grist keeps me informed about environmental issues. It cuts through uninformed opinion and tells it like it is, often with humor. However, it is serious journalism. All this is in addition to being topical and up to date.

I love Ask Umbra! Her answers, besides being practical, often provide links to reputable studies or products. I have bought products or types of products that have been mentioned on Ask Umbra.

I feel that reading The Daily Grist makes me more thoughtful in my daily life and causes me to consider the choices I am making every day. I wish more people would read it, expecially those to whom we have given our consent to write laws for us.

Grist is the best source for environmental news. I have been reading it daily for years. The coverage of Washington news and proposed legislation that impacts me directly is very valueable. As an educator I share the information from Grist regularly. I find the coverage of the days events to be witty and well thought out. I feel I'm part of something bigger and I can make a difference by participating in governemnt through letters to my representatives filled with information gleaned from Grist.

Grist is the only source online for read-worthy environmental news, not just headline banter. Except for the banter, which is awesome.

Grist keeps me updated on many important areas.
I use it everyday and often send it to others

The articles in Grist have enlightened me, encouraged me to do more, made powerful statements in such a humorous way they truly made me think, cracked me up, taught me to be better at my small attempt to love the earth and all living things, and provided really yummy recipes. I've thoroughly enjoyed every publication and will continue to do so.

Grist has the most penetrating journalism in the environmental sector. Its clear, intelligent reporting pulls no punches, and it serves as a clearing house to many non-career environmentalists, who seek to stay current with trends, issues, and policies. As an avid reader, I've consistently given to support this organization, and proud of its remarkable growth over the past several years.

I manage the social media for AgeNation, an online magazine that advocates for a more conscious lifestyle in order to address some of the major problems of our time, whether it be socially, politically, environmentally, or as consumers. Apart from our own content, I source stories from the internet that are conscious-living related for use on our social media channels and as source material for our commentaries. Grist has become one the main sources I return to again and again, both for its relevancy and for its quality & depth of its reporting and advocacy for a more socially just and equitable country. Long may they continue, and we need more like them.

I've been an interested subscriber for a few years now, and it's still my go-to source for energy- and environmental-related news. It's organizations like grist that shine the spotlight on issues that would likely go fairly uncovered by the mainstream media (quite unfortunately i should add). Thank you to grist for intelligently written articles that inform and tickle at the same time!

I have been informed, enlightened, and entertained reading Grist's emails and online stories about environmental issues since at least Jan 3, '05. I know this because I have retained nearly every email, which I think says rather a lot during a time when we are truly bombarded with electronic media of all types. They combine a keen awareness of what's important and interesting in the world of environmental news with a sharp sense of humor and irony. Grist is truly inspirational on a daily basis. They are the green movement's version of The Daily Show, and it has been a pleasure watching their readership and influence grow for the past seven years.

I've subscribed to Grist for over 10 years. It is smart, entertaining, informative, and thorough. Even the commenters are informative. I read it daily.

I love Grist, and read it every day. Grist provides me with just the kind of information I'm looking for: on the environment and food-related issues. I co-chair a committee at my church where we study "ethical eating", and forward many Grist articles to our large email list. I also chair a Transition Town committee, and forward articles related to climate change, peak oil, etc. to them. Some wonderful opinion pieces, which often lead to plenty of interesting opinions from the readership.
Thank you!

I value Grist's daily newsletters for updates on environmental issues presented to the public with wit and humor. Their approach is so accessible. Grist is a valuable service and is much needed.

Grist is one of only two newsletters I deign to receive in my email box. Period. I enjoy their newsletters and at least glance over them every day as I have found they keep me up to date on various world topics which I find interesting and important, not the least of which are environment and politics.

Even more, I appreciate their format - that I can get bite-sized info in the newsletter and follow the link for a more in-depth review - and their attitude. Slightly smarmy, a bit tongue-in-cheek, but always intelligent and well-informed.

Bravo to Grist for keeping me educated *and* entertained for the past four years!

I work for a Canadian environmental non-profit charity, and I've been reading Grist's daily updates for a number of years. They provide insight both into the US environmental state of things, as well as general information without evidence of corporate interference.

They provide tremendous insights eg. into global climate policy (David Roberts), general FAQs (Umbra Fisk), and food policy to name just a few. Plus they provide links to important news and video sources, often with commentary.

The only bit of constructive feedback I'd offer is that because environmental issues are so tragic that sarcasm seems to be the only response, occasionally I'm concerned that the uninitiated and/or people for whom sarcasm is culturally less familiar, may miss the sarcasm and read it literally.

I confess, I don't read every article word for word, and sometimes I even have to re-read something to make sure i get the correct gist of the argument.

In sum, humour is useful; sarcasm can create confusion, and Grist's forte is effective communications on enviro issues.

I would encourage anyone to support Grist's continued excellence in this field.

Grist is my go-to source for environmental news, period. I've been subscribing to (and donating to) Grist for years. I used to subscribe to various other on-line environmental news sources (most nonprofit), but they were just too depressing (often environmental news IS depressing).

Grist delivers the most important, up-to-date news about all things environmental with humor and wit. Grist's staff is top-notch and intelligent, and I enjoy reading not only the daily articles, but their opinions. This is a really great nonprofit that serves an important function.

I love Grist. They cover the environmental topics I want to know about and, best of all, they do it with style and humor. Their writing is top-notch and I really rely on them for keeping me up-to-date on environmental news.

I read Grist every day, at least the headlines, as my main source of environmental news. Without it I'd be combing through science and political news (the way I used to) to find the information I can get all in one place now that I receive Grist. I feel it's an indispensable resource for environmentally concerned readers.

Grist does an amazing job bringing the vast topics that environmentalism covers, pulling apart the layers and letting us look inside. It brings humor and wit to subjects that can be depressing and frustrating and calls out those in power that refuse to make the environment, the world that we live in, a priority.

One example is their continuing support of growing a healthy food system and exposing the flaws in the industrial food system we currently have. When the tainted egg incident happened, Grist was right there with the details of how the particular farmer that owned the mega-egg production farms had receive many saftey violations over the years, but didn't change his practices.

I really don't have any negative feedback for Grist. This is one newsletter I look forward to getting everyday!

GO GRIST!

This is my "go to" website for all things environmental. The writing is so well-informed and presented in such an accessible style that I always come away knowing that I learned more than I needed to, but I am glad for it! I cannot tell you how many times a day I start a sentence by saying "I was reading on grist that ..." If I were half as good a writer as they are, you'd have a better idea of how great grist.org really is.

Instead I think you should check it out yourself, right away!

Grist puts out a fabulous array of "tongue in cheek" but clearly factual and well researched information on the widest variety possible of environmental issues--from Global warming stories and info to environmentally friendly sex toys and how to make toxic free shampoo!

I read it for the information. I read it for the laughs. I read it.

I get Grist's daily e-mail every day. It is my source I turn to for environmental news and for questions on how to be more eco-conscious. My favorite column is Ask Umbra.

Grist offers a unique perspective on environmental issues, related news, politics, and even lifestyle. I have donated to Grist and believe that they are providing a great voice in the environmental arena.

Concise source for well presented environmental info. Worth reading daily.

Grist provides current event analysis on issues about which I care deeply. They also provide a forum for members to discuss the news (and the opinions of others who post.) Based on this back and forth, I have formulated policies and practices here at work and in my personal life to live lighter on this planet, make smarter food and energy choices, and goad my cohorts into making informed choices as well.

Grist is my daily source for environmental news. I get their daily e-mail and always make sure I make time to read it. I find them to be cutting edge, up to date, and accurate. I also enjoy their use of multimedia to enhance their reporting. A great source for news!

Grist is always on top of the cutting news that real people really care about. They have innovative stories & ideas.
The writers bring new ideas & new ways of looking at a situation
I'm grateful for the articles about the environment, world news, human rights, innovations, consumer issues & honest insights.

Grist is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in the environment; however, even those who are not interested would learn something from their exposure to Grist. I regularly share Grist by e-mailing links to articles of important issues. The information contained therein educates, entertains and enlightens. And I have experienced all three and more. Grist is the go-to for essential environmental news.

Grist occupies a much needed niche in the environmental media field--comedy and whit! In a field where almost everyone involved is depressed, Grist steps up and cheers both the efforts being done and urges us all to keep fighting the good fight with smart sexy writing. Three cheers for Grist!

Grist is great! Their articles are eye-opening and challenge everyday citizens, like myself, to take action and initiate change. Knowledge is power, and Grist gives us the knowledge needed to better ourselves by being more environmentally friendly; this action is not only good for us humans but good for our planet - - a true, win for all :)
Thank you Grist!!

Grist articles stimulate an energetic flow of comments related to climate change and related life style change issues. Obama's climate change policy and recipes for shampoo and roadkill are recent memorable topics. Feel free ump in.

Every single day, I wake up to Grist for my news.

You can tell that it's written by other members of humankind, rather than someone boasting off their opinions in your face or robotic blog posters. They are fueled by the same incredulous emotions that we all come to know as a combined guilt for the sanity and sanctity of this world that we've been given. This Eden that others continue to destroy.

I rely on Grist to sort through the confusion and offer those like me, the one thing I need most in these trying times...

Hope.

Grist is great. I come here for knowledgeable news that I can't seem to get anywhere else. It's tough to wade through all the other, larger news sites to find nothing of substance, but I can always rely on Grist to give me great content.

I love Grist! Been reading it since its inception years ago and can't live without the weekly summary version. It keeps me up to date on all the major enviro news that i want to know in a light, funny way that keeps me tuned in (vs. other lengthy & depressing reports that i always mean to catch up on but never quite find the time for). Grist staff have their finger on the pulse of what's going on offering insightful blogs, like David Roberts' and useful advice from "ask Umbra". Grist does for environmental news what Colbert & Daily Show do for the general news - give you the real deal wrapped in edgy humor.

I think it is very important to have organizations like Grist to teach people how to be more environmentally friendly and aware. A lot of people want to make a different, but are not quite sure how. Grist provides people with simple solutions towards becoming better citizens of Mother Earth. Their tips are helpful and fun!

The thing I love about Grist is that the articles funny, informative AND motivating. They make it easy to follow things that are going on in the environment, but at the same time don't give you the gloom and doom report or give you a "debbie downer" take on the news. I am always emailing articles to friends and family and passing on funny things I have read on their site.

I am your typical citizen who wants to be more environmentally aware, but have always found the communication mediums to be dry and hard to follow. The solution? Grist! Grist makes following environmental news fun and easy. Its that simple. They have a perfect balance of humor and substance.

In this broken world, it is difficult to keep one's head and chin up, no? In my courses, some students even call me Dr. Doom because of all the social, political, cultural and environmental problems I raise. So it is great to have a regular dose of Environmental Early Warning (that's EEW, for you not paying attention) that manages to maintain good humor. That's my GRIST. Their reporting keeps my spirits up and provides great data for teaching.

Grist is a great source of information regarding a host of issues/topics. I use Grist to learn about national and global environmental issues, additionally I can count on grist to give me reviews of household products, inform me about new bike paths in cities I often visit. I forward articles to friends on a regular basis. Currently, I am enjoying their three part series on what private schools can teach us about public school lunches. As a private school teacher, it's articles like these that keep me coming back!

I love Grist's environmental news and commentary. It's my go-to source for advice on how to green my life and decisions.

I have been a reader of Grist for several years, and I recently wrote a quick note to one of the writers, whose work I find to be consistently excellent (included below). In general, I think it's a great publication. It really helps me keep in touch with what's going on environmentally without investing inordinant amounts of time that I don't have to do so. Dear David Roberts, I've read numerous articles of yours over time, and have always been impressed with your proficiency as a writer and researcher, and with your sane, balanced voice. I thought I'd just take a moment to write and tell you how much I appreciate what you offer on a daily basis; I feel that one of the main problems with our current culture is the dwindling of actual news delivered by reporters who understand the power and purpose of their actions, and you are one of those holding the line against the loss of our collective exchange of real, independent information and analysis. It just warms my heart to read work such as yours! I hope you continue to share your excellent talents for a long time to come. Thank you.

Garbage has been my game for 20 years this June: recycling, waste prevention, and compost. Plus I stir up climate change issues where possible. All this needs the ballast of humor. I love Grist for bringing humor as well as rigorous reporting to the hard environmental issues of our time. Make me smile! Here’s where I’m plugging my pet project Washington Green Schools www.wagreenschools.org – new and rockin’ – 89 schools in the state already active, and 12 have qualified at Level One! Thanks for keeping me rolling.

Climate change is one of THE most important issues of our time, trumping health care as there will be no need for health care if there is no planet. The mainstream media does an awful job at covering the topic, relegating it to the science pages, the business pages or relying on wire copy. That’s why we need Grist. Grist does an excellent job of making the complicated uncomplicated, doing that with humor and style, all while preserving journalistic integrity and providing information not found elsewhere.