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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Palm oil: Bad for workers as well as orangutans

The environmental sins of the palm oil industry are well known, but its egregious human-rights abuses have been overlooked -- until now.

Claire Thompson Technology
Alaska’s latest climate worries: Massive wildfires and gushing glaciers

Alaska faces more severe and frequent wildfires in the years to come. Meanwhile, its Mendenhall Glacier keeps releasing sudden surges of water.

Claire Thompson Climate & Energy
Think you can’t afford an EV? Think again

Automakers now offer an array of discount leases and perks that make electric cars accessible for a much broader segment of the population.

Claire Thompson Technology
Ice, ice, maybe: Snow and ice melting at record speed

From April to June, more than 80 percent of the Northern Hemisphere's snow cover melted away -- one of the most rapid shifts on record.

Claire Thompson Climate & Energy