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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‘Poor quality control’ in nuclear construction? Heaven forfend.
“Although the technical issues vary, inspections repeatedly identify a lack of contractor oversight and poor quality control in concrete placement.” — the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, in a report about problems at the Savannah River nuclear plant
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More EPA speculation
Reuters adds a few names to the list of candidates being considered to head EPA: Governors Janet Napolitano of Arizona and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, and World Resources Institute head honcho Jonathan Lash. That’s in addition to the usual names of Kathleen McGinty and Mary Nichols. I’m beginning to think reporters are just pulling these […]
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Obama’s 100-days energy agenda
I’ve been on the phone with top Obama aides all day, and the first 100 days of energy policy are coming into focus. Here’s what I’m told is on the way: Nationalize the oil, gas, and coal industries. And the grid. Ban meat. Impose mandatory federal four-day work week. Impose strict per-capita limits on driving […]
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Obama considers RFK Jr. for EPA
Holy sh*t: President-elect Barack Obama is strongly considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a Cabinet post, Democratic officials told Politico. I must say, I don’t see this: The selection of Kennedy would be a shrewd early move for the new presidential team. Obama advisers said the nomination would please both […]
