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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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  • California mulls nation’s first feebate bill

    Feebates are one of the most promising strategies for lowering vehicle fleet emissions. This week, the California Assembly will vote on the nation’s first feebate bill, the California Clean Car Discount Act. It would levy a fee of up to $2,500 on gas guzzlers, with commensurate rebates for fuel efficient cars. The L.A. Times has […]

  • House members ask Bush to shill for clean coal in his speech

    I suppose I should write some insightful comments about Bush’s upcoming State of the Union speech, which everyone expects to be sucky, since the guy’s a lame duck and everyone hates him. There are lots of emails and PR releases flying around, fact-checking previous SOTUs and promising to fact-check tonight’s. To summarize: Everything he’s said […]

  • If Gore’s endorsement could make the difference, will he give it?

    I have predicted that Al Gore won’t endorse a candidate during the primary. I still think that’s probably true, and appropriate. But I’m starting to wonder. What if Obama’s momentum — from SC and his recent endorsements — gives him just enough juice to reach near-parity with Clinton on Feb. 5, where she’s long been […]

  • Wow

    It’s getting difficult to tell the reality from the parody. Are Your Feet Green? New Eco-friendly Lifestyle Community Launches with Organic Sock Giveway Promotion encourages consumers to take small steps in adopting Greener lifestyle We’re down to socks now?