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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    3 questions for Neil deGrasse Tyson3 questions for Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Climate

    About this #Rationalia business.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    5 reasons there’s more to climate policy than a price on carbon5 reasons there’s more to climate policy than a price on carbon
    Climate

    Reality is not an economics seminar.

    By David Roberts
    Technology
    Tesla and SolarCity? Yes, it makes sense. Or at least it will.Tesla and SolarCity? Yes, it makes sense. Or at least it will.
    Technology

    Solar panels and electric cars are part of the same product platform. Here’s why.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ “Battle of the Bastards” settles it: Jon Snow is an idiotGame of Thrones’ “Battle of the Bastards” settles it: Jon Snow is an idiot
    Culture

    There are no heroes on this show, only competing garbage fires.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Energy-efficient homes: yes, we want them. But we haven’t done the work.Energy-efficient homes: yes, we want them. But we haven’t done the work.
    Climate

    Home energy management is hot among nerds, but it hasn’t spread to the public yet.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    California’s signature climate policy is struggling through its awkward teen yearsCalifornia’s signature climate policy is struggling through its awkward teen years
    Climate

    Cap and trade is under fire from all sides.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Fossil fuel companies impose more in climate costs than they make in profitsFossil fuel companies impose more in climate costs than they make in profits
    Climate

    Climate change impacts exceed fossil fuel profits.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Peabody Energy bankruptcy filings reveal a company hostile to land, workers, truthPeabody Energy bankruptcy filings reveal a company hostile to land, workers, truth
    Climate

    The breadth and variety of Peabody’s misdeeds is perversely impressive.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The climate fight will be won or lost in India, in 8 chartsThe climate fight will be won or lost in India, in 8 charts
    Climate

    Coal is going to peak and decline everywhere soon ... except for India.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    New music for you: Dom Flemons plays “Charmin’ Betsy” at Pickathon’s PumphouseNew music for you: Dom Flemons plays “Charmin’ Betsy” at Pickathon’s Pumphouse
    Culture

    Old-timey folk from the founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

    By David Roberts