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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Overinvesting in energy efficiency, on purpose

How can we get more energy efficiency without additional growth -- that is, avoid the rebound effect? David Roberts thinks overinvesting in efficiency could open up intriguing possibilities.

David Roberts Energy
A new way of measuring carbon emissions that doesn’t let rich people cheat

There's no comprehensive, standardized way for cities to track their carbon pollution, but a new study puts forward a useful model. And it counts not just the CO2 we produce, but the CO2 we consume.

David Roberts Science
‘Cohort replacement’: Climate deniers won’t change, but they will die

I don't think the climate deniers will ever change their minds. But they're old, and they will pass into the sweet beyond. So let's concentrate on building the climate movement among the young.

David Roberts Science
New poll shows Keystone XL, like energy generally, a winnable fight for Dems

Democrats can win the public opinion battle on Keystone XL, but they have to fight it.

David Roberts Energy