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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The first debate: A win for Romney, a nothingburger for climate and clean energy
The challenger puts himself back in the game, but the president's restraint may play better than pundits think. David Roberts sorts through the rubble.
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What can climate hawks expect from the first presidential debate?
Moderator Jim Lehrer isn't likely to ask a direct question about climate change, but you can bet that energy policy will come up. David Roberts offers a primer.
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Clean energy showdown in Arizona
National politics tends to suck up all the attention. But a battle going on in Arizona could have a huge effect on the future of solar power.
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In a climate-crazed world, how can we plan for the future?
Climate change brings so many uncertainties that it's hard to know how to make decisions and plan for the future. The trick is not to aim for the most efficient solution, but the most robust, resilient one.