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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Grass is good: Natural meats benefit the economy and family farms

Graham Meriweather's new documentary American Meat celebrates American farmers and their efforts toward a more sustainable food system.

Claire Thompson Food and Agriculture
How we can eat our way out of the seafood crisis

Acclaimed chef and sustainable seafood champion Barton Seaver explains why saving the oceans means eating more vegetables, sardines, and farm-raised shellfish.

Claire Thompson Food and Agriculture
Duck hunters vs. 'Big Wind' [VIDEO]

A rep from the United Waterfowlers of Florida spoke out against a proposed wind-energy project on the Daily Show last night .

Claire Thompson Science
Smart ALEC: How corporations screw you over behind closed doors

The American Legislative Exchange Council gives corporations a chance to help ghostwrite legislation that benefits them.

Claire Thompson Politics