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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What it means for media to take climate seriously
Here's an email exchange between David Roberts and journalist Wen Stephenson about climate change and the media.
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House Republican accidentally tells truth about Solyndra investigation
The Solyndra debacle is a policy disagreement masquerading as a show trial. Everyone knows this, but you're not really supposed to say it. Enter Rep. Jim Jordan.
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Media produces, laments public ignorance on gas prices
The president can't control gas prices, as virtually all energy analysts will tell you. But thanks to piss-poor media coverage, the public still doesn't understand.
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Mike Daisey, climate, and greater truths
Daisey made up facts, but he also told a story that made Americans care about an important and real issue. We need storytellers who can give the facts about climate life and meaning.