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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    The simple argument for keeping nuclear power plants openThe simple argument for keeping nuclear power plants open
    Climate

    We need more carbon-free power, not less.

    By David Roberts
    Cities & Urbanism
    The future of housing policy is being decided in CaliforniaThe future of housing policy is being decided in California
    Cities & Urbanism

    A chat with the activist who first dreamed up SB 827, a sweeping new bill that addresses California’s housing crisis.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Shell’s vision of a zero carbon world by 2070, explainedShell’s vision of a zero carbon world by 2070, explained
    Climate

    Oil majors are taking climate change seriously ... but not seriously enough for climate hawks.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Trump’s crude bailout of dirty power plants failed, but a subtler bailout is underwayTrump’s crude bailout of dirty power plants failed, but a subtler bailout is underway
    Climate

    A look at some ominous goings-on in FERC.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    The real problem with the New York Times op-ed page: it’s not honest about US conservatismThe real problem with the New York Times op-ed page: it’s not honest about US conservatism
    Politics

    It wants to challenge its readers, but not with the ugly truth.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Power companies have resisted climate policy. Now it might be their only hope.Power companies have resisted climate policy. Now it might be their only hope.
    Climate

    Electrification (to reduce carbon emissions) could be a lifeline for utilities.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Scott Pruitt’s terrible plan to “objectively” assess climate scienceScott Pruitt’s terrible plan to “objectively” assess climate science
    Climate

    We should use “red team exercises” to respond to climate change, not deny it.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The power sector craves stability. Trump has brought it chaos.The power sector craves stability. Trump has brought it chaos.
    Climate

    A new survey of utility execs reveals rising bafflement at the country’s regulatory path forward.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Trump White House quietly issues report vindicating Obama regulationsTrump White House quietly issues report vindicating Obama regulations
    Climate

    It was easy to miss, but OMB demolishes the GOP’s deregulatory claims.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The future of climate policy is being decided in the Pacific NorthwestThe future of climate policy is being decided in the Pacific Northwest
    Climate

    Carbon pricing is on the line in Oregon and Washington.

    By David Roberts