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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    The trouble with Trump leaving climate change to the militaryThe trouble with Trump leaving climate change to the military
    Climate

    An adaptation-only climate strategy will be ugly indeed.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Don’t worry, self-driving cars are likely to be better at ethics than we areDon’t worry, self-driving cars are likely to be better at ethics than we are
    Climate

    After all, we’re no great shakes in that department.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    In Colorado, a glimpse of renewable energy’s insanely cheap futureIn Colorado, a glimpse of renewable energy’s insanely cheap future
    Climate

    Even with storage, new renewables beat existing coal.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    The Last Jedi came thrillingly close to upending Star Wars — but lost its nerveThe Last Jedi came thrillingly close to upending Star Wars — but lost its nerve
    Culture

    Director Rian Johnson raised questions, but shied from the answers.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Rick Perry’s proposed coal bailout just died an unceremonious deathRick Perry’s proposed coal bailout just died an unceremonious death
    Climate

    FERC says “nope” to the NOPR.

    By David Roberts
    Show this cartoon to anyone who doubts we need huge action on climate change
    Climate
    One year in, is Trump helping the US coal industry? Not really.One year in, is Trump helping the US coal industry? Not really.
    Climate

    Exports have staunched the bleeding, but barely.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    China is methodically building the world’s most ambitious carbon marketChina is methodically building the world’s most ambitious carbon market
    Climate

    As Trump retreats, China steps forward on climate change.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Love solar power but got no rooftop? “Shared solar” is coming for you.Love solar power but got no rooftop? “Shared solar” is coming for you.
    Climate

    Shared solar is a way for non-rooftop folks to directly support clean energy, while also supporting local jobs and economic development.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    What is “political will,” anyway? Scholars take a whack at defining it.What is “political will,” anyway? Scholars take a whack at defining it.
    Politics

    A close look at it reveals why there’s so little of it in US politics these days.

    By David Roberts

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