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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Newtown: Tragedy, empathy, and growing our circle of concern
Our hearts are shattered by the tragedy at Newtown. Going forward, our empathy must extend out even further, to the children of the future.
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David Roberts talks renewable energy on MSNBC’s ‘Up With Chris Hayes’
Here's the second part of my appearance on Chris Hayes' show, including a pitch for viewers to give Grist a billion dollars.
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David Roberts talks fracking on MSNBC’s ‘Up With Chris Hayes’
It's not often a cable TV show hosts a smart, in-depth discussion of energy issues. David Roberts takes part in that rare episode on a recent "Up With Chris Hayes."
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Severe weather can change minds — some minds, anyway
Climate skeptics won't be swayed by a big hurricane, but average folks might be if a trusted person helps them connect the dots, according to a new study.