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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    After rising for 100 years, electricity demand is flat. Utilities are freaking out.After rising for 100 years, electricity demand is flat. Utilities are freaking out.
    Climate

    The Tennessee Valley Authority is the latest to be caught short.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Why mass shootings don’t convince gun owners to support gun controlWhy mass shootings don’t convince gun owners to support gun control
    Politics

    The differences on guns run far deeper than evidence or persuasion.

    By David Roberts
    This company may have solved one of the hardest problems in clean energy
    Climate

    The “hydrogen economy” may be a thing after all.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Survey says: the American public is souring on coalSurvey says: the American public is souring on coal
    Climate

    Opinion on energy topics is usually stable, but on coal, it’s shifting quickly.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Is 100% renewable energy realistic? Here’s what we know.Is 100% renewable energy realistic? Here’s what we know.
    Climate

    Reasons for skepticism, reasons for optimism, and some tentative conclusions.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    A beginner’s guide to the debate over 100% renewable energyA beginner’s guide to the debate over 100% renewable energy
    Climate

    Is it the right target? Is it even possible?

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Once and for all: Obama didn’t crush US coal, and Trump can’t save itOnce and for all: Obama didn’t crush US coal, and Trump can’t save it
    Climate

    A definitive report shows that the “war on coal” is being waged by markets, and it isn’t over.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    4 signs that Trump’s furious efforts to save coal are futile4 signs that Trump’s furious efforts to save coal are futile
    Climate

    Coal is losing in Texas, in the US, in the world.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Utility CEO: new renewables will be cheaper than existing coal plants by the early 2020sUtility CEO: new renewables will be cheaper than existing coal plants by the early 2020s
    Climate

    Energy execs sound more like wild-eyed hippies every day.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Reckoning with climate change will demand ugly tradeoffs from environmentalists — and everyone elseReckoning with climate change will demand ugly tradeoffs from environmentalists — and everyone else
    Climate

    Being a climate hawk is not easy for anyone.

    By David Roberts

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