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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The world has a new pope. What will that mean for climate progress?
Pope Francis was a strong voice for climate progress and Indigenous rights, and his successor is poised to continue pushing the culture of the church.
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Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts
Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop, shares about the uncertain future of her science communication work.
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What is it like on the climate job market right now?
Laid off workers are facing an uncertain and emotional job search. Here's what experts have to say about where to look — plus resources for those on the hunt.
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Meet the DJs spinning Earth Day into nightlife
At Earth "Night" celebrations, you can dance, vibe, and get involved with local climate action.