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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Where’s the line between scientific accuracy and effective advocacy?
It's hard to know what to say about the ongoing disaster in New Orleans (good coverage here). Good luck to all our readers there.
It sounds like it's not going to be as bad as feared, which is some comfort. For a glimpse at how bad it could have been, read Mooney's prescient AP piece from three months ago. And for a lament about the woeful lack of preparation, read his followup: "prescience sucks."
Katrina is sure to reignite the ongoing debate over hurricanes and global warming. A few thoughts on that debate below the fold.
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From Size to Spies
It’s not the size of the turtle, it’s how you save it Photo: WiLDCOAST. “My man doesn’t need turtle eggs,” says the sultry model in a controversial Mexican ad campaign, which urges men to stop buying the alleged aphrodisiacs and help save the endangered sea creatures. But does he need a Hummer H2? Money-mouth co-location […]
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