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David Roberts’ top 10 greatest hits
Grist's climate and energy blogger is returning from a year-long sabbatical. Perfect time to revisit his top 10 posts.
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Why Republicans won’t back a carbon tax
The fact that a carbon tax should theoretically appeal to conservatives doesn't mean it actually will. Just ask Grover Norquist.
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Obama has a plan for getting around Senate opposition to a climate treaty
Republicans won't approve any new climate agreement, so the Obama admin will try to adapt an old one.
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The U.N.’s latest report on climate change is terrifying
The latest draft report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change centers on a really scary word: irreversible.
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Scott Brown no longer accepts climate science
Now that he's running for Senate in New Hampshire, Brown has changed course and joined his GOP colleagues in outright climate denial.
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Green must diversify or die
Environmental groups and agencies need to get serious about hiring people of color, says a new group. If they don't, they will quickly become obsolete.
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After Ferguson, what next?
The protests may be winding down for now, but if the history of activism tells us anything, it's that this is precisely when the longer-term changes start to unfold.
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The climate movement is way too focused on market-based solutions
To win the climate war, we need government investment in new technologies and industries. A carbon tax or a carbon cap won't do the trick on its own.
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Why ignoring global warming is like driving across a rickety bridge
A viral tweet perfectly captures just how irresponsible climate denial is.
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350.org challenges climate activists to stand up for Ferguson
Being frank about ongoing racism and including all voices is not just crucial to the climate change movement -- it’s crucial to any movement.
