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Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy to have my work profiled by @clurelise.bsky.social for Looking Forward at @grist.org: "That’s why I’m an ‘apocalyptic optimist,’ because...my research is replicating this idea that it’s the experience of [the climate crisis]...actually does galvanize action,” grist.org/looking-forw...

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“Apocalyptic optimism”

This week, we’re talking with a researcher who has devoted her career to studying how climate shocks can lead to social change.

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Claire Elise Thompson @clurelise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you'd like to share your own summer story, drop me a note at lookingforward@grist.org

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Claire Elise Thompson @clurelise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As this summer draws to a close, my Grist colleagues wrote some beautiful reflections on how the very nature of summer (and its hallmarks and traditions) is changing in the places they live. grist.org/culture/summ...

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The summer we love is slipping away

From the Southwest to the Jersey shore, climate change is altering the traditions and norms that have defined summer for generations.

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ID & WA News Guilds @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Don’t cross the picket line today, Tuesday, May 26! Join us by refusing to click any articles or interacting in any way with our five McClatchy newspapers.

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Claire Elise Thompson @clurelise.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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...

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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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Erin Cunningham @erinmcunningham.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

As the laid off Middle East News Editor, I concur. Management eliminated the positions of every single staff correspondent and bureau chief in the Middle East.

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Claire Elise Thompson @clurelise.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

And if you'd like to keep up with the column, subscribe to our Looking Forward solutions newsletter to get it sent straight to your inbox 💚 go.grist.org/signup/looki...

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Looking Forward

Visions of a clean, green, just future — and ideas for getting there.

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Claire Elise Thompson @clurelise.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

My team at Grist launched a new project today: a column we're calling Ask a Climate Therapist, tackling your questions about climate + mental health with licensed therapist @lesliedavenport.bsky.social Check out Leslie's first column here! grist.org/culture/ask-...

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Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I deal with friends and family who won't stop polluting?

Your climate values are conflicting with your closest relationships. Here's some advice on how to cope, from therapist Leslie Davenport.

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Shannon Osaka @shannonosaka.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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...

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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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