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Stories by David Roberts

David Roberts is assistant editor at Grist.

Thomas Friedman's Latest Column Is an Outright Disaster

It is politically naive and tone deaf. You would think he is trying to prevent any meaningful action on climate change.
Posted on Apr 13, 2009, Source: Grist.org

What Does Obama's Victory Mean for Greens?

Obama's victory is the best thing that could have happened to greens, but perhaps not for the reasons you think.
Posted on Jun 6, 2008, Source: Huffington Post

The Biggest Environmental Stories of the Year

Which enviro stories stole the headlines in 2007?
Posted on Jan 1, 2008, Source: Grist.org

Amory Lovins: How to Face Today's Greatest Energy Challenges

Amory Lovins, one of America's most renown environmentalists talks about our greatest energy challenges and covers everything from biofuels to Iraq.
Posted on Aug 14, 2007, Source: Grist.org

How Green Is Your Candidate?

Find out where the presidential candidates stand on climate and energy issues.
Posted on Jul 12, 2007, Source: Grist.org

IKEA: Who Says Big Retail Can't Be Good for the Environment?

IKEA's environmental policies and ambitious future plans put U.S. retailers to shame.
Posted on Mar 1, 2007, Source: Grist.org

The Revolution Will Be Solarized

Author Travis Bradford says that solar energy will eventually break the hold that centralized power companies have on our energy grids.
Posted on Dec 2, 2006, Source: Grist.org

Goodbye to 'Eco-Nightmare' Dick Pombo

Another reason to get happy: The anti-enviro Rep. Richard 'Dick' Pombo (who embodied the cozy corruption of the 109th Congress) is no more.
Posted on Nov 8, 2006, Source: Grist.org

The Truth Behind Wal-Mart's Green Makeover

Should progressives embrace Wal-Mart's conversion, or is it merely another attempt at greenwashing in the name of profit?
Posted on Aug 16, 2006, Source: TomPaine.com

Field of Nightmares

Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert translates science speak on climate change and discusses the public's role in changing the course of global warming.
Posted on Apr 18, 2006, Source: Grist.org

A Not-So-Fond Farewell

The imminent retirement of ExxonMobil's CEO offers a chance to reflect on the bleak consistency of the world's largest oil company.
Posted on Aug 8, 2005, Source: Grist.org