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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Politics
    An overlooked debate highlight: when Rand Paul almost lost itAn overlooked debate highlight: when Rand Paul almost lost it
    Politics

    The warmongering got to him, and he almost called BS on the whole affair.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Republican climate denial: it’s the donors, stupidRepublican climate denial: it’s the donors, stupid
    Climate

    They don’t like this climate change business, not one bit.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The conceptual breakthrough behind the Paris climate treatyThe conceptual breakthrough behind the Paris climate treaty
    Climate

    It reflects a new sobriety on the part of climate negotiators.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The 2 key points that climate skeptics missThe 2 key points that climate skeptics miss
    Climate

    Climate science represents the convergence of multiple lines of evidence. Sniping at one of them won’t threaten the whole.

    By David Roberts
    Culture
    New music for you: Wolf People perform their song “Hesperus” at Pickathon’s PumphouseNew music for you: Wolf People perform their song “Hesperus” at Pickathon’s Pumphouse
    Culture

    Bluesy, proggy, beardo psychedelia, from a hot new UK band.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The GOP is the world’s only major climate-denialist party. But why?The GOP is the world’s only major climate-denialist party. But why?
    Climate

    It’s not about public opinion. It’s about who runs the party.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    The real reason the media is rising up against Donald TrumpThe real reason the media is rising up against Donald Trump
    Politics

    He is threatening their long-held illusions about themselves.

    By David Roberts
    Technology
    I have 227 browser tabs open, and my computer runs fine. Here’s my secret.I have 227 browser tabs open, and my computer runs fine. Here’s my secret.
    Technology

    Tools and tips for tab addicts.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Alberta’s new carbon tax isn’t revenue neutral. That’s the best thing about it.Alberta’s new carbon tax isn’t revenue neutral. That’s the best thing about it.
    Climate

    The revenue is used to help decarbonize energy and cushion taxpayers, as it should be.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Clean energy tax credits mostly go to the affluent. Is there a better way?Clean energy tax credits mostly go to the affluent. Is there a better way?
    Climate

    Taxpayers pay affluent people to buy efficient appliances. And maybe that’s okay.

    By David Roberts

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