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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Slow ride: Buses are the new vehicles of youth rebellion

The experts tell us that driving has lost its cool for young Americans. Opinions vary as to why. We found an actual young person -- Grist’s own Claire Thompson -- to help explain.

Claire Thompson Culture
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