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Extreme weather events are chaotic and scary. Prepare yourself for any natural disasters with Grist's new guide. grist.org/extreme-weather/di…

Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief, and recovery

From packing an emergency kit to navigating FEMA aid to finding legal services and mental health resources, this is a comprehensive guide to surviving and coping with natural disasters.

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When extreme weather strikes, misinformation can spread fast. Join @grist and #ClimateCentral for a webinar about how we can communicate more accurately and thoughtfully before, during, and after the storm. 📅October 28, 2026 ⏰1 PM ET Register: climatecentral-org.zoom.us/w…
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A ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics. bit.ly/4e27fDy

High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot

A ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics.

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New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury, though what landlords must provide varies widely. bit.ly/481qfid

As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a 'right to cooling'

New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury, though what landlords must provide varies widely.

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Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security. bit.ly/4jHSc5E

Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security.

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Historically, the phenomenon has walloped the Golden State with deluges. Here's how it will capture and store that bounty for the dry years ahead. bit.ly/4eiuA47

California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later

Historically, El Niño has walloped the Golden State with deluges. Here's how it will capture and store that bounty for the dry years ahead.

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Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence is navigating backlash against data centers — and clean energy — in his bid for Congress. bit.ly/4eSpKKR

Why clean energy opponents in Michigan are backing a climate activist for Congress

William Lawrence helped found the Sunrise Movement. Now he's running against data centers — and large-scale solar.

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William Lawrence helped found the Sunrise Movement. Now he's running against data centers — and large-scale solar. bit.ly/4eSpKKR

Why clean energy opponents in Michigan are backing a climate activist for Congress

William Lawrence helped found the Sunrise Movement. Now he's running against data centers — and large-scale solar.

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The "Doomsday Glacier" could drown coastlines around the world. And the outlook is getting worse. bit.ly/4z9kVoR

Thwaites is a runaway climate disaster. New studies show how.

Melt from the "Doomsday Glacier" could drown coastlines around the world. And the outlook is getting even worse.

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Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security. bit.ly/4z9eUs5

Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security.

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Historically, the phenomenon has walloped the Golden State with deluges. Here's how it will capture and store that bounty for the dry years ahead. bit.ly/4BsCaTx

California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later

Historically, El Niño has walloped the Golden State with deluges. Here's how it will capture and store that bounty for the dry years ahead.

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A new Climate Central analysis measures how many shooting incidents are linked to rising heat. (via The Trace) bit.ly/3U9LxXx

Higher temperatures fuel gun violence. Now we know how much is from climate change.

A new Climate Central analysis measures how many shooting incidents are linked to rising heat.

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Concerns about utility bills, data centers, and pollution show why Black Americans want action from elected officials. (via @CapitalBNews) grist.org/equity/for-black-v…

For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs

Concerns about utility bills, data centers, and pollution show why Black Americans want action from elected officials.

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A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think. bit.ly/4sm5g2B

The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.

A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think.

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Join Grist and Climate Central for a conversation about truth and trust in the age of climate disasters bit.ly/4zQRBDr

Distorted — October 28, 2026

Extreme weather events provide unique opportunities for misinformation to spread widely: rumors swirl on social media, telecom lines go down, and people’s worst fears and angers come to the surface....

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Researchers estimate that more than 50,000 people died as five heat waves swept the continent — with two-thirds of those deaths attributable to climate change. bit.ly/3VUCL05

Europe’s hottest summer ever was also its deadliest — by far

Researchers say more than 50,000 people died during the continent's five heat waves and they attribute most of the deaths to climate change.

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Tour our miniature dream house to see how oil and gas became part of everyday products. bit.ly/4z2YYHV

Where fossil fuels are lurking in your home — room by room

Tour our miniature dream house to see how oil and gas became part of everyday products.

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Fossil fuels are hiding all over your house. We built a model home to show how. grist.org/culture/where-foss…

Where fossil fuels are lurking in your home — room by room

Tour our miniature dream house to see how oil and gas became part of everyday products.

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From the family car to the dream kitchen, fossil fuel companies sold a vision of prosperity that depended on their own products. Grist dug up a century of evidence that shows how they did it. bit.ly/4erow9f

The hidden history of how Big Oil invented the American Dream

From the family car to the dream kitchen, fossil fuel companies sold a way of life that depended on their products. New evidence shows how they did it.

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Tour our miniature dream house to see how oil and gas became part of everyday products. bit.ly/4z2YYHV

Where fossil fuels are lurking in your home — room by room

Tour our miniature dream house to see how oil and gas became part of everyday products.

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Without central planning or public resources, people in developing countries are pursuing an ad hoc energy transition. bit.ly/4sqNmvW

Soaring oil prices underscore the need to help poor countries adopt renewables

Without central planning or public resources, people in developing countries are pursuing an ad hoc energy transition.

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