David Roberts
Seattleite transplanted from Tennessee; now blogging for Vox.com about energy politics. Climate hawk, deficit dove. Not a doctor.
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756 Sawmill Rd, Crossville, TN 38555 | MLS #1075269
756 Sawmill Rd , Crossville, TN 38555-1430 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $655,000. The 5,500 sq. ft. home is a 3 bed, 4.5 bath property. Find 31 photos of the 756 Sawmill Rd home on Zillow. View more property details, sales history and...
David Roberts
Just for kicks, I checked out real estate in Crossville, TN, where I'm staying. For $655K: 5.5K sq ft house, 49 acres, 3 ponds, a stream, 2 barns, a workshop, & a friggin' orchard.
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Rand Paul blocks Senate from approving 9/11 victim compensation fund
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass an extension of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
How work has gotten better | The new new economy
In a famous essay written over 80 years ago, John Maynard Keynes took stock of the
Paul Ryan Lauded For Inspiring Millions Of Young Gutless Fucking Cowards To Take On Leadership Roles
WASHINGTON—Noting the former congressman’s deep, unwavering commitment to shying away from every one of his civic responsibilities, the Heritage Foundation lauded Paul Ryan Thursday for inspiring millions of young gutless fucking cowards to take on...
AP FACT CHECK: No sign of Trump-Mexico deal on farm goods
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is bragging about a new deal with Mexico that provides for "large" sales of U.S. farm goods, but it doesn't appear to exist. In weekend tweets, he...
They used to be Beto O’Rourke fans. But Texans’ allegiance to him has vanished as quickly as ‘Beto-mania.’ - The Washington Post
The former congressman energized thousands of Democrats in Texas during his Senate run in 2018 — particularly young voters — but now many wonder where the magic went.
The Market Place in Asheville, North Carolina
Specializing in American farm-to-table cuisine, Chef William Dissen presents a menu that is equally healthy, locally sourced, unique, and delicious.
David Roberts
Turns out waiting until the last minute to make a reservation rather restricts your options! (Sorry, Curate, Rhubarb, Chestnut, and Table.) We're heading to Marketplace
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The Impossible Fortress: A Novel | IndieBound.org
*MOST ANTICIPATED NOVELS OF 2017 SELECTION BY * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY * BUSTLE * “A sweet, funny, and moving tribute to nerds and misfits everywhere.” —Seth Grahame-Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesUntil May...
David Roberts
Y'all this was my vacation read but I finished it on the first day! indiebound.org/book/978150114… So I need a new book. Something LIGHT. As in, the opposite of heavy. Funny. Escapist. Preferably recent-ish. Recommendations?
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The climate change policy with the most potential is the most neglected
Public clean energy R&D is overlooked and underfunded.
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David Roberts
My new post: Public clean-energy R&D is a no-brainer. But the world spends just $22 billion a year on it (compared to $500 billion in direct fossil fuel subsidies). R&D is perpetually overlooked and under-funded. That needs to change.
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Ivanka wants to be the first female president
Ivanka Trump wants to be American’s first female president, according to a new book. Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner agreed to join her father’s administration — against the advi…
Trump Invites Fringe Social Media Company Popular With Nazis to the White House
Minds.com was invited to a social media summit (featuring several far-right figures), but not Facebook and Twitter.
‘They’re cutting everything’: As coal disappears, Appalachians lose access to basic services
Sharp drops in coal severance tax revenue have led to a massive funding gap for education, infrastructure, and law enforcement.
Taking Stock 2019
For the past five years, Rhodium has provided an independent annual assessment of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and progress towards achieving the country’s climate goals. Given the current state and federal policy landscape and range of...
David Roberts
"Looking ahead to 2025, the US is on track to achieve reductions anywhere from 12% to 19% below 2005 levels absent major policy changes—a far cry from its Paris Agreement pledge to reduce emissions 26% to 28%."
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Natural Gas Beat Coal in the US. Will Renewables and Storage Soon Beat Natural Gas?
Decisions from utility commissions across the country suggest natural gas' time as a "bridge fuel" may be short—renewables are already often preferred and cheaper.
Trump Will Speak Monday on ‘America’s Environmental Leadership.’ Critics Say It Will Be Surreal.
The idea for the speech originated with consultants on the re-election campaign worried that his environmental record was a turnoff to two key demographics — millennials and suburban women.
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David Roberts
"Experts watching the speech said many of the president’s claims were not based in fact." I wonder how often you have to write stuff like that before it feels more natural than just saying, "the president lied a bunch," which is how normal people talk.
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A growth cap is Climate Arson - mike eliason
This week saw two published pieces that are at the center of the struggle over housing in the United States —entrenched, well-off…
David Roberts
I don't know that anybody took this ☝️ "NIMBYism is good for the climate" nonsense seriously, but just in case you did, here's a refutation
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White supremacist engulfed in flames after pouring petrol on synagogue
Tristan Morgan splashed fuel through a window at Exeter Synagogue but took the full blast of the explosion in his face