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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    New global survey reveals that everyone loves green energy — especially the ChineseNew global survey reveals that everyone loves green energy — especially the Chinese
    Climate

    Also everyone hates coal.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The once and future Democratic consensus on climate changeThe once and future Democratic consensus on climate change
    Climate

    We have already seen what shape compromise will take.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The McKibben effect: a case study in how radical environmentalism can workThe McKibben effect: a case study in how radical environmentalism can work
    Climate

    Extreme proposals can shift polarized debates.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Here’s a road map for solving 3 of the world’s biggest problemsHere’s a road map for solving 3 of the world’s biggest problems
    Climate

    How to address climate change, energy access, and air pollution, at once.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    4 ways cities can become climate heroes4 ways cities can become climate heroes
    Climate

    The possibilities are endless, but city leaders need focus.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Conservatives probably can’t be persuaded on climate change. So now what?Conservatives probably can’t be persuaded on climate change. So now what?
    Climate

    One more round of “messaging” won’t do it.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    There’s a huge gap between the Paris climate change goals and realityThere’s a huge gap between the Paris climate change goals and reality
    Climate

    Current pledges are about a third of what’s needed.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    The Chronicles of Prydain is the greatest fantasy series ever writtenThe Chronicles of Prydain is the greatest fantasy series ever written
    Culture

    It’s final, no arguing allowed, no take-backs. (Please don’t screw it up, Disney!)

    By David Roberts
    Understanding the Trump era
    America is facing an epistemic crisisAmerica is facing an epistemic crisis
    Understanding the Trump era

    What if Mueller proves his case and it doesn’t matter?

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    This one quote shows what angry white guys mean when they talk about government overreachThis one quote shows what angry white guys mean when they talk about government overreach
    Climate

    Don’t want toxic smoke blown in your face? Move to Sweden.

    By David Roberts

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