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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    We have no system to deal with escalating climate damages. It’s time to build one.We have no system to deal with escalating climate damages. It’s time to build one.
    Climate

    The devastation hurricanes have brought to Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico will only make it clearer still.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Hillary Clinton’s “coal gaffe” is a microcosm of her twisted treatment by the mediaHillary Clinton’s “coal gaffe” is a microcosm of her twisted treatment by the media
    Climate

    She navigated a hall of mirrors.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The rumors that Trump was changing course on the Paris climate accord, explainedThe rumors that Trump was changing course on the Paris climate accord, explained
    Climate

    Fumbling, incompetence, and miscommunication, signifying nothing.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Good news! Avoiding catastrophic climate change isn’t impossible yet. Just incredibly hard.Good news! Avoiding catastrophic climate change isn’t impossible yet. Just incredibly hard.
    Climate

    There’s a narrow path to safety.

    By David Roberts
    Technology
    The iPhone 8 boasts wireless charging. Expect to see this everywhere soon.The iPhone 8 boasts wireless charging. Expect to see this everywhere soon.
    Technology

    Wireless charging, explained.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The world’s largest car market just announced an imminent end to gas and diesel carsThe world’s largest car market just announced an imminent end to gas and diesel cars
    Climate

    A romp through recent, remarkable news about electric vehicles in China and beyond.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Climate change did not “cause” Harvey or Irma, but it’s a huge part of the storyClimate change did not “cause” Harvey or Irma, but it’s a huge part of the story
    Climate

    9 things we can say about hurricanes and climate.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    As hurricanes and wildfires rage, US climate politics enters the realm of farceAs hurricanes and wildfires rage, US climate politics enters the realm of farce
    Climate

    Climate denial is less credible, but more powerful, than ever.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    A former Trump science adviser on his “impeach” message, getting rid of coal, and embracing renewable energyA former Trump science adviser on his “impeach” message, getting rid of coal, and embracing renewable energy
    Climate

    Energy expert Dan Kammen weighs in on recent controversies.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The simple reason most power utilities suckThe simple reason most power utilities suck
    Climate

    It’s how they’re designed.

    By David Roberts

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