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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Politics
    Give a little thought to what a GOP campaign against Bernie Sanders might look likeGive a little thought to what a GOP campaign against Bernie Sanders might look like
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    Politics
    Why I still believe Donald Trump will never be presidentWhy I still believe Donald Trump will never be president
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    Trump flourishes in Trump-crafted bubbles, but he can’t stay in a bubble through the whole general election.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Are current policies enough to hit US climate goals? Wonks say: no.Are current policies enough to hit US climate goals? Wonks say: no.
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    Even with all the recent progress, it’s not enough to hit the target Obama promised in Paris.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    How big a deal was Congress extending the renewable energy tax credits? A very, very big deal.How big a deal was Congress extending the renewable energy tax credits? A very, very big deal.
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    Wind and solar are in for some boom years.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The Supreme Court’s big ruling in favor of clean energy, explainedThe Supreme Court’s big ruling in favor of clean energy, explained
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    Under the arcane and boring shell, a gooey center of good news for clean energy advocates.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    It’s time for Democratic primary voters to focus on what they’re hiring a president to doIt’s time for Democratic primary voters to focus on what they’re hiring a president to do
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    It’s not about rhetoric or grand plans. It’s about who’s the best grinder.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Nevada’s bizarre decision to throttle its own solar industry, explainedNevada’s bizarre decision to throttle its own solar industry, explained
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    State regulators have kneecapped the fast-growing solar industry. Here’s why.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    New music for you: Mandolin Orange perform their song “Daylight” at Pickathon’s PumphouseNew music for you: Mandolin Orange perform their song “Daylight” at Pickathon’s Pumphouse
    Politics
    How Marco Rubio is signaling moderation — without being moderateHow Marco Rubio is signaling moderation — without being moderate
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    It involves shiny objects like renewable energy.

    By David Roberts