Articles by David Roberts
David Roberts was a staff writer for Grist. You can follow him on Twitter, if you're into that sort of thing.
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Does cap-and-trade produce technological innovation?
A carbon cap-and-trade system might not spur major innovation on its own, a new study suggests. So add focused innovation policy to the mix.
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Get the lead out: Have we already forgotten this lesson?
The new federal budget decimates funding for lead-poisoning prevention programs, even though we know they're wildly successful and hugely cost-effective.
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Obama debuts new energy theme: Past vs. future
While his opponents demagogue gas prices, President Obama is pushing a new theme: America needs to leave the past behind and embrace our energy future.
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The only solution to high gas prices — with charts!
Sen. Jeff Bingaman shares the only way to reduce vulnerability to rising oil prices. Hint: It's not the Keystone XL.
