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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Explainers
    6 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s climate town hall6 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s climate town hall
    Explainers

    Winner: Jay Inslee.

    By Umair Irfan, Eliza Barclay and 3 more
    Climate
    We are getting two climate town halls after all. Here are 10 questions to ask candidates.We are getting two climate town halls after all. Here are 10 questions to ask candidates.
    Climate

    Moderators should focus on what matters: power and policy.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.
    Climate

    The GOP has become the party of crony capitalism.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Fracking may be a bigger climate problem than we thoughtFracking may be a bigger climate problem than we thought
    Climate

    The mysterious recent spike in methane emissions? It just might be US fracking.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Jay Inslee, exiting the presidential race, reflects on his campaignJay Inslee, exiting the presidential race, reflects on his campaign
    Climate

    He drove climate onto center stage and left behind a comprehensive plan.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    The 6 things you most need to know about Trump’s new climate planThe 6 things you most need to know about Trump’s new climate plan
    Science

    It could actually increase air pollution, and it’s a pretty bad deal.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The GOP’s climate change dilemmaThe GOP’s climate change dilemma
    Climate

    It’s Frank Luntz vs. Grover Norquist in a battle for the GOP’s future.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Colorado’s most powerful climate tool isn’t what you thinkColorado’s most powerful climate tool isn’t what you think
    Climate

    Electric vehicles can reduce the state’s emissions more than anything else.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Why Jay Inslee picked a fight with Joe Biden on climate changeWhy Jay Inslee picked a fight with Joe Biden on climate change
    Climate

    It’s not about long-term targets; it’s about short-term commitment.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The 4 best ideas from Jay Inslee’s new climate justice planThe 4 best ideas from Jay Inslee’s new climate justice plan
    Climate

    With his five-part climate proposal, Inslee has generated a fully fleshed-out Green New Deal.

    By David Roberts

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