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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Was the environment a decisive factor in the Virginia governor’s race?
Voters chose the more climate-friendly candidate, Terry McAuliffe, but was that because of his views on the environment? Or abortion or gay rights or immigration ... ?
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Want a climate deal? Rich nations will have to pay up to help poor ones
Developing countries are demanding that they get help cutting emissions and adapting to climate change, plus compensation for damage already done.
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Obama admin pisses off ethanol industry, pleases both oil industry and enviros
The EPA has lowered the amount of biofuels required to be blended into gasoline. That's a good thing, even though it makes oil companies happy.
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Ed Markey’s first Senate bill aims to ramp up renewables
The legislation would require electric utilities to get 25 percent of their power from clean sources by 2025, and to meet energy-efficiency goals.
