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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WTF?
They’re submerging subway cars to make artificial reefs?! Nobody tells me anything.
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Carmakers take anti-Cali talking points to ‘Blue Dog’ House Democrats
It’s no secret that American auto companies are working overtime to impede California’s ability to set its own tailpipe emission standards. They’ve had a few setbacks in court, but they’ve got the U.S. EPA in their back pocket — witness Johnson’s refusal to grant Cali’s waiver. There’s been some talk recently about Congress overriding Johnson, […]
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Heston on global warming
Apparently actor Charlton Heston has escaped this mortal coil. I have no particular insight on his film career, but here, for your edification, are his wingnuterrific wise thoughts on climate change: (thanks, LL!)
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Kansas coal bill redux
Once again the Kansas legislature has passed a bill pushing for coal plants, and once again Kansas Gov. Sebelius has vowed to veto it. Kansans should be proud. That’s quite an ass-kicker they elected!
