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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Obama hints at a reform greens have been pursuing for a long timeObama hints at a reform greens have been pursuing for a long time
    Climate

    It’s got to do with fossil fuels underneath public land ... and keeping them there.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The California gas leak that prompted a state of emergency, explainedThe California gas leak that prompted a state of emergency, explained
    Climate

    It’s big, it’s polluting, and it’s going to continue until March at least.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    New music for you: the Quebe Sisters perform their song “Teardrops From My Eyes” at Pickathon’s PumphouseNew music for you: the Quebe Sisters perform their song “Teardrops From My Eyes” at Pickathon’s Pumphouse
    Culture

    Some old-fashioned fiddle music, complete with heavenly three-part harmonies.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Yes, Donald Trump will implode. Here’s why.Yes, Donald Trump will implode. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Someone defined as a winner cannot survive not winning.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Was Obama serious about keeping fossil fuels in the ground? Here’s a Colorado test case.Was Obama serious about keeping fossil fuels in the ground? Here’s a Colorado test case.
    Climate

    New coal mines in Colorado would benefit locals but hurt the climate. The feds are deciding which matters more.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Electric car subsidies are hated by economists, loved by activists. Why?Electric car subsidies are hated by economists, loved by activists. Why?
    Climate

    A helpful guide for economists puzzled by the behavior of climate types.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Are Trump supporters driven by economic anxiety or racial resentment? Yes.Are Trump supporters driven by economic anxiety or racial resentment? Yes.
    Politics

    For angry populists, they are like chocolate and peanut butter.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    Critics are going too easy on Star Wars: The Force AwakensCritics are going too easy on Star Wars: The Force Awakens
    Culture

    Being derivative is not some clever pomo statement — it’s just derivative.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Why zero is a better climate target than 2 degreesWhy zero is a better climate target than 2 degrees
    Climate
    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The North Carolina town that’s scared of solar panels, revisitedThe North Carolina town that’s scared of solar panels, revisited
    Climate

    Turns out they aren’t kooky, they’re just getting screwed over again.

    By David Roberts