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David Roberts

David Roberts

Writer

    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Electric vehicles are going to render the fight over fuel economy standards mootElectric vehicles are going to render the fight over fuel economy standards moot
    Climate

    The auto industry is headed for revolution, Trump notwithstanding.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Clean energy is catching up to natural gasClean energy is catching up to natural gas
    Climate

    The natural gas “bridge” to sustainability may be shorter than expected.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is betting his reelection on a carbon taxCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is betting his reelection on a carbon tax
    Climate

    The revenue would be returned to citizens as rebates, which might change the politics.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The best way to reduce your personal carbon emissions: don’t be richThe best way to reduce your personal carbon emissions: don’t be rich
    Climate

    Some lifestyle choices matter more than others.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Utilities have a problem: the public wants 100% renewable energy, and quickUtilities have a problem: the public wants 100% renewable energy, and quick
    Climate

    The industry is groping for ways to talk the public down.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    What genuine, no-bullshit ambition on climate change would look likeWhat genuine, no-bullshit ambition on climate change would look like
    Climate

    How to hit the most stringent targets, with no loopholes.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    This graphic explains why 2 degrees of global warming will be way worse than 1.5This graphic explains why 2 degrees of global warming will be way worse than 1.5
    Climate

    Your terrifying climate graphic of the day.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    A tiny, beleaguered government agency seeks an energy holy grail: long-term energy storageA tiny, beleaguered government agency seeks an energy holy grail: long-term energy storage
    Climate

    ARPA-E, having survived Trump so far, continues exploring the cutting edge.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Solar on water, robots, and 2-sided panels, oh my: solar tech’s near futureSolar on water, robots, and 2-sided panels, oh my: solar tech’s near future
    Climate

    Today’s hottest solar tech is all about supporting old-fashioned silicon panels.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    We now have a dollar value for one of oil’s biggest subsidiesWe now have a dollar value for one of oil’s biggest subsidies
    Climate

    Defending the oil supply costs a lot of money.

    By David Roberts

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