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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6 ways to promote economic equality and climate action at the same time
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and other liberal Democrats have unveiled a new progressive agenda. Here’s how to make it even stronger and greener.
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Why it’s a bad idea to tax people for every mile they drive
Oregon will soon test a vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) tax as a possible replacement for a gas tax. If you care about climate change, it’s the wrong way to go.
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Apple, Facebook, and Google are the greenest tech giants — but they still need to do a lot more
It’s not enough to set a goal of using 100 percent clean power. Big tech companies need to flex their lobbying muscle, especially at the state level.
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Is Elizabeth Warren a progressive leader on climate change?
Some environmentalists are pushing her to run for president, but does her record warrant enthusiastic green support?