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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Support nonprofit journalism and my beard

I don't do this very often, but I'm going to ask you, my loyal readers, for money.

David Roberts Climate & Energy
Why climate hawks are on the left, like it or not

Climate change is a global injustice that markets won't solve on their own; it will require government intervention and international cooperation.

David Roberts Politics
Here’s a cool way to visualize carbon emissions

Climate change isn't just about who's emitting now. It's about who's emitted over the last 150 years -- and the U.S. bears a lot of the blame.

David Roberts Climate & Energy
6 reasons why green funders need to get off the fence

Here's some advice for environmental philanthropists on how to navigate a politically polarized U.S. political system: Choose sides.

David Roberts Politics