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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Al Gore thinks our political system can save the climate. His daughter isn’t so sure.Al Gore thinks our political system can save the climate. His daughter isn’t so sure.
    Climate

    In an age of insanity, Gore still has faith in reason and democracy.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The climate report scientists are afraid Trump will censor, explainedThe climate report scientists are afraid Trump will censor, explained
    Climate

    The report is a reminder US climate politics are still insane.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    No, city pledges to get 100% renewable energy are not misleadingNo, city pledges to get 100% renewable energy are not misleading
    Climate

    A Wall Street Journal editorial argues otherwise, poorly.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Energy poverty is a real problem. Coal is a bogus solution.Energy poverty is a real problem. Coal is a bogus solution.
    Climate

    Coal only makes global poverty worse.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Unless we share them, self-driving vehicles will just make traffic worseUnless we share them, self-driving vehicles will just make traffic worse
    Climate

    A carbon-free, autonomous car is still a car; it still takes up space.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Did that New York magazine climate story freak you out? Good.Did that New York magazine climate story freak you out? Good.
    Climate

    It’s okay to talk about how scary climate change is. Really.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Utilities fighting against rooftop solar are only hastening their own doomUtilities fighting against rooftop solar are only hastening their own doom
    Climate

    Batteries are going to make rooftop solar invulnerable.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Solar power is already saving lives in the US. Here’s how.Solar power is already saving lives in the US. Here’s how.
    Climate

    A study quantifies the lifesaving benefits of aggressive solar growth.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Blue America reaches out to the world, ignoring TrumpBlue America reaches out to the world, ignoring Trump
    Climate

    States and cities are forming a kind of parallel national government around climate change.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Exxon’s support for a carbon tax is the first step in big oil’s long, negotiated surrenderExxon’s support for a carbon tax is the first step in big oil’s long, negotiated surrender
    Climate

    The industry sees the writing on the wall.

    By David Roberts

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