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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Saved by the bell: How recess makes kids healthy, smart, and well-adjusted
Spurred by studies that show that kids need physical activity not just for their health, but also for social and academic development, schools are reinstating an old standard.
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Spreading the loaf: A bakers cooperative with a vision for change
Bread Uprising envisions a food system in which everyone is entitled to bread, whether or not they have money to offer in exchange.
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Bee boulevard: An urban corridor becomes a haven for native pollinators
By transforming a mile of parking strips into a corridor of pollinator-friendly gardens, Seattle's Pollinator Pathway reimagines the relationship between cities and nature.
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Chick magnet: Why starting a poultry farm is like starting a band (but harder)
Despite grain price spikes and impossible hours, the trio of young farmers raising heritage chickens at Dinner Bell Farm is in it for the long haul.
