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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    How California became far more energy-efficient than the rest of the countryHow California became far more energy-efficient than the rest of the country
    Climate

    It’s not about luck. It’s about smart policy.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    More natural gas isn’t a “middle ground” — it’s a climate disasterMore natural gas isn’t a “middle ground” — it’s a climate disaster
    Climate

    To tackle climate change, natural gas has got to go.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    A major US utility is moving toward 100% clean energy faster than expectedA major US utility is moving toward 100% clean energy faster than expected
    Climate

    Another sign that zero-carbon energy is going viral.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    We’ll soon know the exact air pollution from every power plant in the world. That’s huge.We’ll soon know the exact air pollution from every power plant in the world. That’s huge.
    Climate

    Satellite data plus artificial intelligence equals no place to hide.

    By David Roberts
    Barcelona’s radical plan to take back streets from cars
    Climate

    Introducing “superblocks.”

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    This federal agency is quietly, profoundly shaping climate policyThis federal agency is quietly, profoundly shaping climate policy
    Climate

    A chat with Commissioner Richard Glick of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    These huge new wind turbines are a marvel. They’re also the future.These huge new wind turbines are a marvel. They’re also the future.
    Climate

    The latest model has blades longer than football fields.

    By David Roberts
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Jay Inslee is writing the climate plan the next president should adoptJay Inslee is writing the climate plan the next president should adopt
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    More than a campaign document, it’s an instruction manual.

    By David Roberts
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Jay Inslee promised serious climate policy and he is deliveringJay Inslee promised serious climate policy and he is delivering
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    The Democratic candidate for president is getting into the nuts and bolts of decarbonization.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Don’t bother waiting for conservatives to come around on climate changeDon’t bother waiting for conservatives to come around on climate change
    Climate

    A new report examines the climate right. It doesn’t find much.

    By David Roberts

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