Articles by Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson used to be Grist's editorial assistant. After disappearing into the wild for a while, she is now attempting to reenter society.
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Facing climate reality, cities look for ways to adapt
As stronger storms brew and sea levels rise, city leaders figure they’d better prepare for the worst.
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A Franke discussion: How one artist fought back when the feds tried to shut her up
Artist Franke James' work on climate change didn't sit well with the Canadian government. But the feds' attempt to silence her only inspired her to speak out.
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Coal companies get sweetheart deals on federal leases, shortchange taxpayers
The Bureau of Land Management is undercharging coal companies for mining rights, costing the U.S. treasury tens of millions of dollars, says the Interior Department's inspector general.
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Bloomberg unveils ambitious plan to protect NYC from climate change
The plan, estimated to cost $20 billion, covers everything from erecting bulkheads and levees to retrofitting old buildings to protecting the city’s power infrastructure.
