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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Science
    Renewable energy draws increasing Republican support. That could shift climate politics.Renewable energy draws increasing Republican support. That could shift climate politics.
    Science

    GOP governors are becoming clean energy leaders.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    2 remarkable facts that illustrate solar power’s declining cost2 remarkable facts that illustrate solar power’s declining cost
    Science

    It’s not “the cheapest electricity in the world,” but it’s getting really cheap.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    We’re probably underestimating how quickly electric vehicles will disrupt the oil marketWe’re probably underestimating how quickly electric vehicles will disrupt the oil market
    Science

    Unpredictably rapid growth happens pretty predictably.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    Don’t expect climate action from Rex Tillerson. He’s a lukewarmer.Don’t expect climate action from Rex Tillerson. He’s a lukewarmer.
    Science

    The Secretary of State doesn’t seem to think the US should lead on climate change.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Trump isn’t an evil geniusTrump isn’t an evil genius
    Politics

    And that’s not what matters anyway.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    Donald Trump is the sole reliable source of truth, says chair of House Science CommitteeDonald Trump is the sole reliable source of truth, says chair of House Science Committee
    Science

    “Better to get your news directly from the president,” said Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    There’s a revolution happening in electricity. Utilities need to keep up.There’s a revolution happening in electricity. Utilities need to keep up.
    Science

    A conversation on the future of the power sector.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    Wireless charging for cars, phones, and everything else electric is coming soonWireless charging for cars, phones, and everything else electric is coming soon
    Science

    We’ve got the pretty pictures to prove it.

    By Javier Zarracina and David Roberts
    Science
    Seattle is getting serious about transitSeattle is getting serious about transit
    Science

    Better buses today, 62 miles of light rail to come.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Sen. Jeff Merkley patiently exposed Rex Tillerson on climate changeSen. Jeff Merkley patiently exposed Rex Tillerson on climate change
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    Politics

    The Oregon senator did some good grilling.

    By David Roberts

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