Articles by Associate Editor Claire Elise Thompson
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How tiny pieces of evidence can reveal giant stories about our world — and ways to make it better
In ‘Proof of Concept,’ the Grist video team shines a spotlight on some surprising environmental research and discoveries.
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How ‘15-minute cities’ could save time, reduce emissions, and build community
Carlos Moreno, the scientist behind the concept, wrote a new book to introduce the 15-minute city to a wider audience.
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This spring, DC-area students are planting native flowers — and activating ‘the solarpunk imagination’
A new initiative invited student groups to design and plant gardens that will promote wildlife, and cultivate their visions for the future.
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![Illustration of red mug with dotted, wavy aroma lines wafting from the coffee inside. Dotted outlines of missing coffee beans float around the mug.]()
![Illustration of red mug with dotted, wavy aroma lines wafting from the coffee inside. Dotted outlines of missing coffee beans float around the mug.]()
A wave of climate-conscious startups are brewing ‘beanless coffee’
In this excerpt, Grist senior editor L.V. Anderson explores the growing market of climate-proof coffee alternatives.
