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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Lame-duck Democratic senators stop the Keystone bill. Will Obama follow their lead?
A Senate bill to force approval of the pipeline failed on Tuesday, coming up one vote short of the 60 needed to overcome a filibuster threat.
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Why the Democrats are stupid to allow a Senate vote on Keystone
The so-called "Hail Mary" to save Sen. Mary Landrieu's political hide is a pointless Kabuki dance.
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Obama pledges $3 billion for world climate fund, makes the GOP look even dumber
As Obama, our allies in Europe, and even China, commit to reduce emissions, Republicans are becoming more isolated by the day.
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No, the new climate deal does not let China off the hook
Republicans say the agreement doesn't require China to do anything. Here's why they're wrong.
