Articles by Ben Adler
Ben Adler covers environmental policy and politics for Grist, with a focus on climate change, energy, and cities. When he isn't contemplating the world's end, he also writes about architecture and media. You can follow him on Twitter.
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Greenpeace out: Parting shots from a battle-hardened climate leader
Departing Greenpeace USA head Phil Radford offers thoughts on points scored, environmental fouls, and the tough calls ahead.
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![A couple holds protest signs at America's Tea Party held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas.]()
![A couple holds protest signs at America's Tea Party held at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas.]()
Why the climate needs its own Tea Party
When Republicans dare to lean green, they get chastised and challenged. When Democrats decide to screw over the planet, nothing happens.
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Will Obama allow fracking to endanger his own water supply?
The federal government is considering allowing fracking near the Potomac River’s headwaters, which has local water managers really worried.
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Oil spillage from freight trains hit record high in 2013
Crude oil is just pouring out of America’s freight trains -- more last year than in nearly four previous decades combined.
