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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Push to derail coal-export plan draws strength from all corners of Cascadia
Five proposed terminals that would ship coal from the Pacific Northwest to Asia have drawn vehement opposition from a much broader coalition than anyone expected.
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Peace in a pod: How tiny apartments could reshape the big city
Microhousing promises the kind of density essential for building sustainable cities -- but it doesn't always go over smoothly with the neighbors.
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Nothing corporate: Holiday shopping outside the big-box store
An attempt to avoid giving chain-store Christmas gifts kicks off with a weekend craft-fair binge.
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Forget Buy Nothing Day: Could you hack Buy Nothing Christmas?
This year the folks behind Buy Nothing Day up the ante by challenging everyone to opt out of the entire holiday shopping season. Join us -- and share your tips.
