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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Connecticut will label GMOs if you do too

The Connecticut legislature has passed a law requiring labels on genetically modified foods, but it won't go into effect until at least four other states follow suit.

Claire Thompson Technology
Deadly fire at Chinese poultry plant highlights industrial-ag safety concerns

The deaths of 119 people in a poultry-plant fire show the human cost of China's industrial-ag expansion, fueled by the country's growing appetite for meat.

Claire Thompson Technology
Smithfield, world’s largest pork producer, could be sold to a Chinese company

The potential deal provokes concern about everything from food safety to foreign financial control to increasing corporate consolidation of the food system.

Claire Thompson Technology
Bike culture: Not as white as you think

A new report spotlights a decade of rapid growth in biking among communities of color. Now it's time for infrastructure to catch up.

Claire Thompson Culture