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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Music
    The challenges and adventures of life on the road, as told by 14 bandsThe challenges and adventures of life on the road, as told by 14 bands
    Music

    I asked a bunch of musical artists about touring life. They gave me an earful.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Wind power costs could drop 50%. Solar PV could provide up to 50% of global power. Damn.Wind power costs could drop 50%. Solar PV could provide up to 50% of global power. Damn.
    Climate

    New reports suggest a renewables revolution is imminent.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The US coal industry is going out, not with a whimper, but with a burst of rent-seekingThe US coal industry is going out, not with a whimper, but with a burst of rent-seeking
    Climate

    “Picking winners” doesn’t look so bad when you’re losing.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Rick Perry and his own grid study are saying very different thingsRick Perry and his own grid study are saying very different things
    Climate

    The analysis finds that the grid is perfectly reliable without coal plants.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Exxon researched climate science. Understood it. And misled the public.Exxon researched climate science. Understood it. And misled the public.
    Climate

    New research shows ExxonMobil gamed the public for years with things its own climate scientists knew were false.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    California has a climate problem, and its name is carsCalifornia has a climate problem, and its name is cars
    Climate

    Further decarbonization means wrestling with transportation.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    It’s time to start talking about “negative” carbon dioxide emissionsIt’s time to start talking about “negative” carbon dioxide emissions
    Climate

    We have to bury gigatons of carbon to slow climate change. We’re not even close to ready.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Wind and solar power are saving Americans an astounding amount of moneyWind and solar power are saving Americans an astounding amount of money
    Climate

    Not getting sick and dying from pollution is worth quite a bit, it turns out.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Electric vehicle batteries may get much more valuable soonElectric vehicle batteries may get much more valuable soon
    Climate

    A new study shows they can help the grid without being degraded.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Scott Pruitt is dismantling EPA in secret for the same reason the GOP health care bill was secretScott Pruitt is dismantling EPA in secret for the same reason the GOP health care bill was secret
    Climate

    Today’s GOP agenda is unpopular and indefensible.

    By David Roberts

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