The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities
The city has long been a beacon of opportunity, where folks flock to make it big. But metropolises the world…
How New Mexico is ‘building a forest’ by solving a seedling shortage
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.…
Rules for the Rest of Us by Claudia Sanhueza
As the Global South knows well, the alternative to international rules is not freedom, but rather the undisguised power of…
The Populist vs. the Pope by Adekeye Adebajo
The war of words between Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump has revived the age-old clash between the…
To Save Democracy, Fight Inequality by Pedro Rossi
When liberal democracy fails to deliver material well-being, its legitimacy erodes, and the far right fills the void. The answer…
Ready or Not, Europe’s Post-American Future Has Arrived
Although alliances as long-lasting and as tested as NATO do not collapse overnight, there is no longer any doubt that…
The Age of Global Un-Order by Mark Leonard
As crises become more complex, less predictable, and increasingly intertwined, the global system is no longer anchored by shared rules…
Europe’s Economic Emergency by Carl Bildt
Rather than flit from one challenge to another, European leaders must get their priorities straight. Achieving stronger economic growth is…
Policymakers vs. the Iran War Shock by Gene Frieda
Because markets, central banks, and governments move at different speeds—and sometimes in different directions—mistimed policy responses to major shocks can…
The ‘age of electricity’ is here. No one knows what comes next.
The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has caused an unprecedented disruption in global energy markets,…
What’s driving the catastrophic wildfires in Georgia
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. Wildfires are burning across more…
Is a Private-Credit Crisis Imminent?
Apr 22, 2026 The rapid expansion of opaque and minimally regulated lending outside the traditional banking system over the past…
The Big Picture by PS editors
en English Apr 22, 2026 PS editors After the 2008 global financial crisis, regulators took action to limit the buildup…
Morocco’s New Model Economy by Abdelmalek Alaoui
Economics Apr 22, 2026 Abdelmalek Alaoui Africa’s future will not be written by countries waiting for perfect conditions. It will…
Does Private-Credit Smoke Mean Financial Fire? by Howard Davies
Does the rapid growth in non-bank lending pose a threat to the stability of the financial system? While the current…
Will AI Solve Rich Countries’ Debt Woes? by Kenneth Rogoff
Although many commentators believe that AI has the potential to supercharge economic growth and solve our most vexing problems, such…
Decoupling and South Korea’s New Capitalism by Keun Lee
The South Korean stock market’s remarkable recent performance reflects not only successful government initiatives but also the rapid rise of…
American Jews’ Netanyahu Problem by Steven Simon
Political polarization, the collapse of institutional gatekeepers, and social media’s amplification of fringe voices were always going to put pressure…
A deadly bacteria is creeping up the East Coast. How worried should you be?
This story was produced by Grist and co-published with States Newsroom. It is part of the Grist series Vital Signs,…
Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery
A miner haunts the East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. It’s not the spirit of an interred workman, but…