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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    No country on Earth is taking the 2 degree climate target seriouslyNo country on Earth is taking the 2 degree climate target seriously
    Climate

    If we mean what we say, no more new fossil fuels, anywhere.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    Donald Trump’s environmental agenda at 100 days: lazy and plutocraticDonald Trump’s environmental agenda at 100 days: lazy and plutocratic
    Science

    No serious accomplishments or coherent philosophy, just favors for fossil fuels.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Talking climate policy, transit, and high-speed rail with Washington Gov. Jay InsleeTalking climate policy, transit, and high-speed rail with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
    Politics

    The governor is willing, but the legislature … not so much.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    Science is already political. So scientists might as well march.Science is already political. So scientists might as well march.
    Science

    The institutions and people who do science can’t remain neutral toward the Trump administration’s threats.

    By David Roberts
    Video
    A fascinating new scheme to create walkable public spaces in BarcelonaA fascinating new scheme to create walkable public spaces in Barcelona
    Video

    Check out “superblocks,” y’all.

    By David Roberts
    Technology
    Flying cars have arrived. Here’s how people feel about them.Flying cars have arrived. Here’s how people feel about them.
    Technology

    A new survey shows that we definitely agree they should have parachutes.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Democrats are being pressured to support a “bipartisan” carbon tax bargain no Republicans supportDemocrats are being pressured to support a “bipartisan” carbon tax bargain no Republicans support
    Climate

    “A carbon tax” is not, in and of itself, a thing.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Kentucky coal museum understands the energy future better than TrumpKentucky coal museum understands the energy future better than Trump
    Climate

    Two bits of symbolism to illustrate Trump’s doomed battle to save coal.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Trump’s talking points on clean air and energy are stale and OrwellianTrump’s talking points on clean air and energy are stale and Orwellian
    Climate

    Trump’s administration is the reign of the Mayberry Ministry of Truth.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    The federal coal leasing program is ripping off taxpayers. Zinke just canceled plans to reform it.The federal coal leasing program is ripping off taxpayers. Zinke just canceled plans to reform it.
    Science

    The new interior secretary gets started on Trump’s dirty work.

    By David Roberts

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