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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‘The Queen of Versailles’ almost makes you feel sorry for the 1%. Almost.
The film's magic is its ability to make us realize that we're all human. But let's not forget, when the economy collapsed, some were more culpable than others.
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No more trowels, no more roots: What happens to school gardens in summer?
School gardens are sprouting across the country. But what to do with them over summer vacation is still an open question.
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Buzzkill: EPA rejects beekeepers’ pesticide petition
In March, beekeepers and environmentalists petitioned the EPA to take the pesticide clothianidin -- a suspect in bee die-offs -- off the market. Last week, EPA said no.
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Jeremy’s iron will: On-screen villain plays the good guy in anti-waste doc
In a new documentary, "Trashed," Jeremy Irons explores the toxic effects an endless worldwide buildup of waste has on our health and environment.