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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Politics
    Why conspiracy theories flourish on the rightWhy conspiracy theories flourish on the right
    Politics

    New research identifies the sorts of people attracted to conspiracies. They sound familiar.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Rifts are forming in the GOP on climate and clean energy. Here’s how they could be exploited.Rifts are forming in the GOP on climate and clean energy. Here’s how they could be exploited.
    Climate

    In which I tell rich people how to spend their money.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Northeast grid operator says Northeast grid can handle Clean Power Plan just fineNortheast grid operator says Northeast grid can handle Clean Power Plan just fine
    Climate

    The end is not nigh.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Partisan polarization on climate change is worse than everPartisan polarization on climate change is worse than ever
    Climate

    The distance between parties is only getting wider.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    As coal companies sink into bankruptcy, who will pay to clean up their old mines?As coal companies sink into bankruptcy, who will pay to clean up their old mines?
    Climate

    If you guessed “the coal companies,” ha ha, you’re cute.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The Eastern US could get a third of its power from renewables within 10 years. Theoretically.The Eastern US could get a third of its power from renewables within 10 years. Theoretically.
    Climate

    Insanely detailed new study finds 30 percent renewables by 2026 is technically possible.

    By David Roberts
    Technology
    Millions of used electric car batteries will help store energy for the grid. Maybe.Millions of used electric car batteries will help store energy for the grid. Maybe.
    Technology

    It would be cool, but there are challenges.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Scientist finds clever new way to represent same old depressing climate trendsScientist finds clever new way to represent same old depressing climate trends
    Climate

    Oh, look, it’s getting hotter.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The falling costs of US solar power, in 7 chartsThe falling costs of US solar power, in 7 charts
    Climate

    Solar continues its steady march down the cost curve, as growth accelerates.

    By David Roberts
    Technology
    Here’s how solar roofs fit into Elon Musk’s master planHere’s how solar roofs fit into Elon Musk’s master plan
    Technology

    The idea isn’t as weird as it sounds.

    By David Roberts

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