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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Climate connections: Four stories of relationships forged through climate action
This Valentine's Day, we've collected tales of love and friendship that began with a shared passion for climate work.
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From fiction to reality: How resilience hubs could help people weather disasters — and build community
“What would it look like to support trusted community spaces and almost create a microcosm of the world that we want to live in?”
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From fiction to reality: Could people ever embrace a ban on flying?
It’s about push and pull, some experts say. To regulate carbon-intensive activities, we need attractive alternatives — and the right messaging.
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Good health depends on a stable climate. This fellowship teaches health professionals how to advocate for both.
A training program led by Harvard offers community organizing skills to clinicians interested in climate action.
