Claire Elise Thompson

@clurelise.bsky.social

Associate editor at Grist. Come find me in the Looking Forward newsletter: https://go.grist.org/signup/looking-forward All opinions here are my own.

Great story by Bekah McNeel for @grist.org, exploring how a tax arrangement with wind companies is helping seniors age in place in rural West Texas. It's a case study of how industry neighbors can actually benefit communities (supported by @soljourno.bsky.social) grist.org/solutions/in...

In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniors

How officials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place.

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Terrible day for many amazing, hard-working, intelligent journalists at the Washington Post. I'm still here and trying to figure out how to best support my colleagues who have lost their jobs. If you feel able to share or contribute, please do: www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...

Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund

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