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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Obama calls out climate deniers, asks young people to force climate change issue
"I want to light a fire under you," the president told graduates during a commencement speech at the University of California-Irvine.
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Why liberals like walkability more than conservatives
New poll data shows that Democrats and Republicans are deeply divided when it comes to urban density versus suburban sprawl.
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Will EPA’s power plant regulations be stopped in the courts?
Here are five legal weak points that opponents will attack with lawsuits.
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Why Cantor’s defeat is terrible for the climate — and the country
The House majority leader lost the GOP primary to a Tea Party challenger. That's a terrible omen for any sort of policy progress or competent governance.
