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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Germany takes the first step toward a supergrid

Germany is moving to build a "supergrid" that can carry renewable energy long distances. Will the U.S. catch up? Will the world?

David Roberts Technology
Can a music festival be sustainable? Pickathon is finding out

A little music festival in Oregon has ditched single-use plates and cups, put up solar panels, and encouraged its audience to come by bus and bike. Can a giant party in the woods get greener, make enough money to survive, and stay fun?

David Roberts Culture
Hug life: Sometimes activists need to retreat, recharge, and embrace the “woo”

Those working for social change face constant uphill struggle. They need recharging. Up in British Columbia, a place called Hollyhock is devoted to that purpose.

David Roberts Culture
Some thoughts on “Pandora’s Promise” and the nuclear debate

The new documentary "Pandora's Promise" has revived the debate over nuclear power, which is ... oh, God, do we have to?

David Roberts Technology