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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Huge proposed Alaska mine could be next big environmental controversy for Obama
Fishermen and native groups want EPA to block the proposed Pebble Mine near Bristol Bay, one of the world's most productive salmon fisheries and home to vast reserves of gold and copper.
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Connecticut will label GMOs if you do too
The Connecticut legislature has passed a law requiring labels on genetically modified foods, but it won't go into effect until at least four other states follow suit.
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Deadly fire at Chinese poultry plant highlights industrial-ag safety concerns
The deaths of 119 people in a poultry-plant fire show the human cost of China's industrial-ag expansion, fueled by the country's growing appetite for meat.
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Smithfield, world’s largest pork producer, could be sold to a Chinese company
The potential deal provokes concern about everything from food safety to foreign financial control to increasing corporate consolidation of the food system.
