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David Roberts

David Roberts

Writer

    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Ohio just passed the worst energy bill of the 21st centuryOhio just passed the worst energy bill of the 21st century
    Climate

    A corrupt bailout for dinosaur power plants that screws renewable energy in the process.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    New York just passed the most ambitious climate target in the countryNew York just passed the most ambitious climate target in the country
    Climate

    Carbon-free electricity by 2040 and a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Coal left Appalachia devastated. Now it’s doing the same to Wyoming.Coal left Appalachia devastated. Now it’s doing the same to Wyoming.
    Climate

    Vulture capitalists are sucking value from a dying industry.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Cities are beginning to own up to the climate impacts of what they consumeCities are beginning to own up to the climate impacts of what they consume
    Climate

    Consumption emissions from goods, food, and services are huge — and politically explosive.

    By David Roberts
    4 winners and 3 losers from the second night of the Democratic debates
    Politics

    One moment was instantly historic.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Matthews and 3 more
    Climate
    Solar and wind are coming. And the power sector isn’t ready.Solar and wind are coming. And the power sector isn’t ready.
    Climate

    The rise in renewable energy will scramble the decision making of grid managers.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The 5 most important questions about carbon taxes, answeredThe 5 most important questions about carbon taxes, answered
    Climate

    A carbon tax can lower emissions, but it needs to be pretty damn high.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The global transition to clean energy, explained in 12 chartsThe global transition to clean energy, explained in 12 charts
    Climate

    Despite all the progress, we’re still struggling to hit the climate emergency brake.

    By David Roberts
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Jay Inslee has a radical plan to phase out fossil fuel production in the USJay Inslee has a radical plan to phase out fossil fuel production in the US
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    This is going to make some people mad.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Oregon is poised to set a cap on greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a huge deal.Oregon is poised to set a cap on greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a huge deal.
    Climate

    A “cap and invest” bill would link it to California’s carbon trading market.

    By David Roberts