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 can’t talk about the future of the Democratic Party without talking about climate change
A recent N.Y. Times article paints Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D) as a pragmatist fighting off a challenge from his left, but it misses the mark by ignoring his progressive leadership on climate change.
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![New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (L) holds a news conference on his progressive agenda against income inequality with labor leaders and elected officials outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington May 12, 2015. Also pictured is U.S. Representative Charlie Rangel (D-NY) (C).]()
![New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (L) holds a news conference on his progressive agenda against income inequality with labor leaders and elected officials outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington May 12, 2015. Also pictured is U.S. Representative Charlie Rangel (D-NY) (C).]()
6 ways to promote economic equality and climate action at the same time
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and other liberal Democrats have unveiled a new progressive agenda. Here’s how to make it even stronger and greener.
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Why it’s a bad idea to tax people for every mile they drive
Oregon will soon test a vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) tax as a possible replacement for a gas tax. If you care about climate change, it’s the wrong way to go.
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Apple, Facebook, and Google are the greenest tech giants — but they still need to do a lot more
It’s not enough to set a goal of using 100 percent clean power. Big tech companies need to flex their lobbying muscle, especially at the state level.
