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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Tides of March: If you’re not worried about rising sea levels, you should be

Nearly 5 million people across the U.S. live close enough to the high-tide line to be in danger if climate change causes sea levels to rise at least four feet, according to a new report by Climate Central.

Claire Thompson Science
Faraway farms: Chronicling urban agriculture around the world

Filmmaker Karney Hatch set out to document urban farming outside the U.S. Here's a sneak preview of what he found.

Claire Thompson Food and Agriculture
‘Cafeteria Man’ comes out swinging for better school lunches

We spoke with the director of a new documentary about one man's efforts to fix school lunch in Baltimore.

Claire Thompson Food and Agriculture
Food hubs: How small farmers get to market

Creative distribution projects around the country are bringing local food to a wider audience.

Claire Thompson Food and Agriculture