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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So what's EPA up to with its CO2 regulations?
This week we've gotten a glimpse at EPA's plans for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from "stationary sources" (power plants, factories, etc.).
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My debate on energy policy with Steve Everley — watch it! [VIDEO]
Watch a highlight reel or full video of David Roberts' debate with Steve Everley, policy director at Newt Gingrich's shop, American Solutions.
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China's top-down energy gigantism and a bottom-up American alternative
Instead of envying China for leading on coal plant research, why not focus on what the U.S. does well -- distributed, bottom-up, human-scale innovation?
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Rep. Ed Markey makes bid for ranking spot on Natural Resources Committee
Since his committee on climate change is being disbanded, and action on climate change is almost certain to stall for many years, Rep. Ed Markey is heading over to the Natural Resources Committee, where he can defend the EPA and investigate the oil industry.