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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    Top Democratic pollsters agree: climate change is a winning issue for DemocratsTop Democratic pollsters agree: climate change is a winning issue for Democrats
    Climate

    The political stars are aligned, if Dems would just grasp the opportunity.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Top Science Committee Dem expresses disgust and dismay at the committee chair’s behaviorTop Science Committee Dem expresses disgust and dismay at the committee chair’s behavior
    Climate

    Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson writes letters.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    New York is transforming its energy systems. Meet the “czar” in charge.New York is transforming its energy systems. Meet the “czar” in charge.
    Climate

    Geeking out over energy with one of the world’s most influential energy geeks.

    By David Roberts
    We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2015. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    Featuring everything from graphic novels for young adults to the interior lives of octopi.

    By Susannah Locke, Emily St. James and 9 more
    Climate
    The right way to think about climate change and national securityThe right way to think about climate change and national security
    Climate

    Bonus evil scientist metaphor thrown in for free.

    By David Roberts
    Politics
    Seeking emotional satisfaction through foreign policy is a bad ideaSeeking emotional satisfaction through foreign policy is a bad idea
    Politics

    It can only lead to disappointment and disaster.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    It’s easy to buy “green power.” Making a difference is a little harder.It’s easy to buy “green power.” Making a difference is a little harder.
    Climate

    Your impact will vary with the amount of time, effort, and money you’re willing to invest.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Ignore the haters: electric cars really are greenerIgnore the haters: electric cars really are greener
    Climate

    The non-shocking, counter-counterintuitive results of a new study.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    In one paragraph, investment managers demonstrate the futility of GOP climate denialIn one paragraph, investment managers demonstrate the futility of GOP climate denial
    Climate

    You may not take it seriously, but Big Money does.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Creation Care tried to bring evangelicals into the climate movement. Here’s why it failed.Creation Care tried to bring evangelicals into the climate movement. Here’s why it failed.
    Climate

    Turns out evangelicals are conservative.

    By David Roberts

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