Author: Matt Simon, Grist

Matt Simon, Grist

Matt Simon is a senior writer at Grist, covering climate solutions. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Wired magazine. He’s the author of three books, most recently A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies.

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Why Egyptian Farmers Are Growing Crops Under Solar Panels
As temperatures rise and energy needs increase, farmers look to solar panels as an innovative agricultural solution.

by Matt Simon, Grist August 21, 2026

As temperatures rise and energy needs increase, farmers look to solar panels as an innovative agricultural solution.... Read more.

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Why I’m Switching to Ecosia and by the End of this Article You Will Too

The world might seem terrifying at the moment, but the impact of our search engines doesn’t have to be. There’s a better way to use the internet, and it’s called Ecosia.

Invisible, but Present: From Landscape to Table with Moza

In the Hajjar mountains of the UAE, artist and chef Moza Almatrooshi is connecting people, food, and place at her cafeteria, championing a new way of interacting with a meal: an approach she calls ‘landscape to table.’

Our Skies Which Never Sleep: The Cost of SpaceX and Reflect Orbital’s Satellite Plans

Earth’s most unifying vista could be changing forever. Reflect Orbital and SpaceX intend to launch enough satellites they could fundamentally alter humanity’s access to the stars while increasing light pollution. CEO of Dark Sky International, Ruskin Hartley, describes the costs of losing the night.

Author: Matt Simon, Grist

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Why I’m Switching to Ecosia and by the End of this Article You Will Too

Invisible, but Present: From Landscape to Table with Moza

Our Skies Which Never Sleep: The Cost of SpaceX and Reflect Orbital’s Satellite Plans