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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Will falling gas prices be bad for the climate?
Lower prices could have two negative effects: more gasoline burning and less investment in cleaner alternatives and technologies.
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Are enviros smart to back Republican Susan Collins?
The Democrat in the Maine Senate race is the greener candidate, but environmental groups are still supporting Collins.
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Attack ads from green groups feature the Kochs as much as the climate
Watch some of the ads that hit Republican candidates for being beholden to wealthy polluters.
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These conservatives make the case for vibrant cities. Most of their friends ignore them.
A few conservative intellectuals are speaking out against sprawl, and for denser "new urbanist" development. Sadly, their arguments will never gain traction.
