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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Climate scientists tell Jimmy Kimmel: “We’re not f*cking with you!”Climate scientists tell Jimmy Kimmel: “We’re not f*cking with you!”
    Climate

    A late-night talk show gives scientists a chance to make their case, bluntly.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Here’s what it would take for the US to run on 100% renewable energyHere’s what it would take for the US to run on 100% renewable energy
    Climate

    Just requires a wholesale social and political revolution, NBD.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Millennials love clean energy, fear climate change, and don’t vote. This campaign wants to change that.Millennials love clean energy, fear climate change, and don’t vote. This campaign wants to change that.
    Climate

    Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to register and mobilize the youngs in swing states.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The train goes up, the train goes down: a simple new way to store energyThe train goes up, the train goes down: a simple new way to store energy
    Climate

    A new company stores energy using high-tech solutions, namely rocks and gravity.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The political hurdles facing a carbon tax — and how to overcome themThe political hurdles facing a carbon tax — and how to overcome them
    Climate

    It’s all about how you spend the money.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Putting a price on carbon is a fine idea. It’s not the end-all be-all.Putting a price on carbon is a fine idea. It’s not the end-all be-all.
    Climate

    A carbon tax has taken on more symbolic significance than it can carry.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    8 maps that reveal Americans’ incoherent opinions on climate change8 maps that reveal Americans’ incoherent opinions on climate change
    Climate

    Y’all need to get your story straight.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Here’s a sign of a more constructive debate on clean energy innovationHere’s a sign of a more constructive debate on clean energy innovation
    Climate

    Pro-innovation arguments, without the anti-environmentalist bile.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The Clinton-Sanders exchange on climate change was a dumpster fireThe Clinton-Sanders exchange on climate change was a dumpster fire
    Climate

    Much heat, little light.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    New music for you: Edna Vazquez plays her song “Psicodélica” at Pickathon’s PumphouseNew music for you: Edna Vazquez plays her song “Psicodélica” at Pickathon’s Pumphouse
    Culture

    A Mexican songwriter with an amazing voice.

    By David Roberts

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