Articles by Associate Editor Claire Elise Thompson
Claire Elise Thompson is an associate editor at Grist, and the writer of the weekly solutions newsletter, Looking Forward. She has been at Grist since 2018, focusing on telling stories about climate solutions and the people leading them. She was a 2022 MJ Bear fellow with the Online News Association and participated in the inaugural Climate Beacons Newsroom Initiative with the Solutions Journalism Network. She is based in Seattle.
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These power athletes are shifting attitudes about what vegans can look like
In this excerpt, Grist’s Joseph Winters shares the stories of vegan lifters and strongmen who are out to challenge stereotypes about plant-based diets.
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These TV shows are leaving emissions on the cutting room floor
As climate themes become more common onscreen, the entertainment industry is also grappling with how to decarbonize.
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Need a new outfit? Try the library.
Serving looks along with books: For 6 weeks last winter, Dover Public Library offered the city an alternative to fast fashion by lending clothes.
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What can you do with a degree in degrowth?
Barcelona offers the world's first master's program in degrowth. Graduates share their experiences bringing those values into the job market.
