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David Roberts

David Roberts

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    Latest articles by David Roberts

    Climate
    There’s a lot more solar power in the US than we thoughtThere’s a lot more solar power in the US than we thought
    Climate

    All those rooftop solar panels are basically invisible in official energy statistics.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    The Supreme Court’s mercury decision is pointlessThe Supreme Court’s mercury decision is pointless
    Climate

    It sets no legal precedents and changes no regulations. Scalia’s just mad, bruh.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    Here’s how to get solar power if you don’t own a roofHere’s how to get solar power if you don’t own a roof
    Science

    You can subscribe to the power generated by other solar projects through “community solar.”

    By David Roberts
    Science
    The economic limitations of wind and solar powerThe economic limitations of wind and solar power
    Science

    They exist, but they can be pushed back.

    By David Roberts
    Social Policy
    Sorry, conservatives, but you share an ideology with a bunch of rich jerksSorry, conservatives, but you share an ideology with a bunch of rich jerks
    Social Policy

    Sure, not all fiscal conservatives are jerks. But rich jerks are.

    By David Roberts
    Climate
    Why wind and solar power are such a challenge for energy gridsWhy wind and solar power are such a challenge for energy grids
    Climate

    Like trying to rebuild airplanes in flight.

    By David Roberts
    Social Policy
    Rich people are jerks, explainedRich people are jerks, explained
    Social Policy

    Rich people are jerks and have tons of power to push their jerky policy preferences.

    By David Roberts and Javier Zarracina
    Culture
    Game of Thrones is making Arya the most incompetent assassin everGame of Thrones is making Arya the most incompetent assassin ever
    Culture

    The confident killer of the books has become a bumbling noob on the TV show.

    By David Roberts
    Science
    This Nevada company wanted to break up with its electric utility. The government said no.This Nevada company wanted to break up with its electric utility. The government said no.
    Science

    In Nevada, big customers are ready for competitive retail electricity markets. Utilities and regulators are not.

    By David Roberts
    Explainers
    Here’s what Obama’s big carbon pollution plan would mean for jobsHere’s what Obama’s big carbon pollution plan would mean for jobs
    Explainers

    Not much. Now let’s move on to the real debate.

    By David Roberts

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