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.
All Articles
-
![]()
![]()
Once again, with feeling: More science will not cure climate skepticism
A new study in Nature found that scientific literacy doesn't tamp down climate skepticism. On the contrary, a more educated populace is even more polarized on the issue.
-
![Soldier looking depressed]()
![Soldier looking depressed]()
Senate Republicans join House in second-guessing military leaders on biofuels
The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to prevent the military from pursuing biofuels initiatives. So much for energy security and patriotism.
-
![soldier filling tank]()
![soldier filling tank]()
The promise and peril of a military shift to biofuels
The U.S. military's most audacious green initiative is trying to find biofuels to power its fleets. The effort could transform markets ... but it also poses big risks.
-
![]()
![]()
Republicans try to force the military to use dirty energy it doesn’t want
The GOP wants to block the military's use of cleaner fuels and push use of dirtier fuels. "Supporting the troops" apparently ends where Big Oil contributions begin.
