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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Carbon targets, carbon taxes, and the search for Archimedes’ lever
There's no perfect solution to the climate problem, no one policy that will move the world. It's going to be a long, ugly slog. It's healthier just to accept that.
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For tweet’s sake: How to get the most out of 140 characters
Yes, Twitter is an addictive time suck. But it's also an incredibly powerful way to enhance your career and communicate about climate change. David Roberts offers tips and tricks.
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How to write about climate: Pull up a barstool
Traditional media has not served climate change very well. Here's a pitch for a more personal, informal, and occasionally profane approach.
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Climate change and “environmental journalism”
Climate change is not an "environmental problem" and it can't be adequately covered by the shrinking ranks of environmental journalists.