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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States try to block cities’ transit plans
More and more cities in the Midwest and Sun Belt are trying to develop mass transit systems, but GOP-controlled state legislatures are getting in the way.
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5 ways Paul Ryan’s budget screws the climate and environment
His plan would increase pollution, accelerate global warming, despoil public lands, and stymie Americans’ efforts to get out of their cars.
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Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling: Bad for greens, good for Kochs
Rich Americans will now be able to give the maximum amount to every congressional candidate in the country. Score one for dirty energy barons.
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ExxonMobil: Carbon caps? Fat chance. We’ll just keep on drilling.
In a report for shareholders, Exxon says it doesn't see serious climate regulations on the horizon, so it plans to keep pumping oil and gas.
