Tik Root
About Tik Root
Tik Root covers climate solutions and economics at Grist. He started his career as a freelance journalist in Yemen, and has since covered everything from Al Qaeda to the Olympics for outlets such as National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, among others. He previously worked at The Washington Post and Scripps News. Tik lives in Vermont with his wife and son.
EPA proposes to fire hundreds of scientists
“This is not designed to cut expenses, it's designed to destroy,” one official said.
New data shows insurance model doesn't work for our level of climate disasters
An analysis released Wednesday by the Senate Committee on the Budget found that the rate at which insurance contracts are being dropped rose significantly in recent years, particularly in states most exposed to climate risks. In all, 1.9 million policies were not renewed.
The climate cost of Trump’s tariffs
The tariffs will make everything from heat pumps and solar panels to EVs more expensive.
If you are considering solar, it's best to wait until you need a new roof
Solar panels typically last 25 years, while shingles are good for 20. Waiting until you need to re-roof is usually the best course when going solar.
Greener snowmaking helping ski resorts weather climate crisis
As a warming world creates an existential threat to the ski industry, resorts are reducing how much energy they need to make it snow.
Controlled burns can spell years of protection against wildfires
New research finds that "beneficial" fires can cut the risk of high-intensity blazes by 64 per cent.
Your lawn gear spews a ‘shocking’ amount of air pollution
“Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.”
In America's EV market, ‘demand is not keeping up with production,’ expert warns
Consumers bought a record number of electric vehicles in the second quarter of the year, but inventory is also accumulating on dealer lots.
EV chargers are no match for hackers. And it could only get worse
Most intrusions have been innocuous, but a nefarious plot could bring down the grid. Experts have suggestions for improving security.