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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You probably missed this climate change promise hidden in Clinton’s speech
In an otherwise predictable speech, the Democratic front-runner said she would raise fees on fossil-fuel extraction and leasing.
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You can’t blame immigrants for California’s drought
Xenophobes are trying to seize the drought to push their anti-immigration agenda, but their arguments fall flat.
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Pittsburgh screwed its residents by hiring a private water manager
A lawsuit against the company that manages Pittsburgh's water -- and that has cut residents off based on erroneous bills -- shows the downside of privatization.
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To create more affordable housing, build more mass transit
Adding new subway lines, trains, and bus routes makes nearby housing more attractive -- and more economical for people who need to commute to jobs.
