Articles by Ben Adler
Ben Adler covers environmental policy and politics for Grist, with a focus on climate change, energy, and cities. When he isn't contemplating the world's end, he also writes about architecture and media. You can follow him on Twitter.
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Climate change is going to turn the Earth into a planet of hungry kids
Thanks to climate change, there could be 25 million more malnourished children under the age of 5 in 2050, says a new report from the anti-poverty group Oxfam America.
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ExxonMobil agrees to report on its climate vulnerabilities. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Green shareholder activists have successfully pressured Exxon to publicly report on how much climate regulations might hurt its business.
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Why cabs and car-sharing are good for the environment
Aren’t cars bad for the climate and the air? Actually, more taxis and car-sharing options lead to less driving and lower carbon emissions.
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Renewables dominate new U.S. electrical capacity
Solar and wind rocked in February, accounting for 81 percent of new electrical power sources installed during the month.
