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Robinson Meyer

Robinson is the founding executive editor of Heatmap. He was previously a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covered climate change, energy, and technology.

Robinson Meyer

Why Saying ‘Climate Crisis’ Falls Flat

A new study suggests skeptical voters don’t respond to such urgent language — while climate-concerned voters find it depressing.

5 Big Questions About the Rest of 2026

This is what we’re tracking in energy and climate over the next four months — and beyond.

Shift Key Classic: What Is a Watt?

Rob goes back to school with Princeton University’s Jesse Jenkins on the basics of energy and power.

Shift Key Classic Transcript: What Is a Watt?