Articles by Associate Editor Claire Elise Thompson
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Mailbag: Green buildings, third acts, and working less
Sharing some thoughtful messages we’ve received from readers in response to our last several newsletters.
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Meet Mr. Trash Wheel, a champion for the end of single-use plastics
Baltimore’s famous trash-eating mascot just celebrated his ninth birthday.
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It’s not just you: The planet wants a 4-day workweek, too
How working less could be a boon for personal and planetary health.
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Why older Americans are taking to the streets for climate action
Third Act, an advocacy group founded by Bill McKibben for people over 60, coordinated its first nationwide protest last month.
