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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Dysfunctional Senate fails to extend wind tax credit
The bill had bipartisan backing, but Republicans threatened a filibuster because Democrats wouldn't let them offer all their amendments.
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We need old buildings to make great cities, but we need new ones too
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues in favor of smaller, older buildings. But big, new projects are critical to healthy cities as well.
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Enviros pump money and energy into Colorado Senate race
Democrat Mark Udall is a climate hawk. Republican Cory Gardner is a climate change denier. And their race could determine whether Dems hold onto the Senate.
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Senate Republicans torpedo a non-controversial, bipartisan energy-efficiency bill
The bill doesn't promote fossil fuels or hamstring the EPA, so GOP senators refused to let it move forward.
