Articles by David Roberts
David Roberts was a staff writer for Grist. You can follow him on Twitter, if you're into that sort of thing.
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![Solar panel and sun]()
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How solar can become the world’s largest source of electricity
Even the stodgy International Energy Agency is scrambling to keep up with the good news on solar panels.
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![Cash in the grass]()
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How should funders and foundations deal with polarization?
Today's foundations came of age in a time when unbiased, expert advice led to bipartisan solutions. That's all gone now. How should they deal with today's polarization?
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Why the (awesome) climate march won’t change American politics
Great as the march was, conservatives didn't come out to it, so it won't change Congress and it won't change the polarization gripping America.
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Polarization in America is here to stay. What now?
Republicans and Democrats are further apart than ever, and calls for “civility” and presidential “leadership” won’t change that. It's time to think about what's next.
