Matt Simon for Grist

Stories by Matt Simon for Grist

Home & GardenHome & Garden

California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants

Oct 8, 2026

Real EstateReal Estate

The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps

Aug 17, 2026

Sustainability & ClimateSustainability & Climate

The surprising climate fix that Democrats and Republicans both love

Jun 22, 2026

Sustainability & ClimateSustainability & Climate

The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think

Jun 19, 2026

Sustainability & ClimateSustainability & Climate

The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities

May 13, 2026

CitiesCities

The skylines of the future will be made of wood

May 6, 2026

Plants & AnimalsPlants & Animals

Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits

May 4, 2026

AgricultureAgriculture

How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture

Apr 9, 2026

Sustainability & ClimateSustainability & Climate

Would you pay $49 a month to drink recycled wastewater?

Apr 7, 2026

Sustainability & ClimateSustainability & Climate

The beautiful Venetian plant with a secret climate superpower

Apr 2, 2026

AgricultureAgriculture

What happens when a neighborhood is built around a farm

Mar 9, 2026

TechnologyTechnology

This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid — and save everyone money

Feb 17, 2026