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David Roberts

Writer

I write about energy and climate change.

America is making climate promises again. Should anyone care?

By David Roberts April 27, 2021

Biden’s most important climate promise hinges on how his next big bill gets through Congress

By David Roberts April 1, 2021

The scariest thing about global warming (and Covid-19)

By David Roberts December 4, 2020

Joe Biden should do everything at once

By David Roberts December 1, 2020

Big electric trucks and buses are coming. Here’s how to speed up the transition.

By David Roberts November 19, 2020

The Earth itself could provide carbon-free heat for buildings

By David Roberts November 13, 2020

Joe Biden will be president, but there will be no Green New Deal

By David Roberts November 6, 2020

Live results: Nevada renewable energy ballot initiative

By David Roberts November 4, 2020

Nevada voters seal renewable energy goals in their state constitution

By David Roberts November 4, 2020

A Trump second term

A second Trump term would mean severe and irreversible changes in the climate

By David Roberts November 3, 2020