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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Newt Gingrich spouts nonsense about dinosaurs and climate change
We called a climate scientist for a response, and he confirmed: Yep, it's nonsense.
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Why is Chris Christie silent on climate change, even as New Jersey is threatened by rising seas?
One environmentalist charges that the state has muzzled employees from talking about climate in relation to Superstorm Sandy. The Christie administration denies the charge.
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Why Canada sucks on climate change
The old liberal refrain of "I'm moving to Canada!" makes less sense now that our neighbor to the north is just as bad as the U.S. on climate and energy issues.
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Why Michigan’s Republican governor supports clean energy — or does he?
Rick Snyder recently called for quitting coal and boosting renewables and efficiency. But there's a catch.
