Articles by Philip Bump

Philip Bump wrote about the news for Gristmill. He now writes for The Atlantic Wire.

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An extremely brief overview of a very long debate on energy and the environment

Yet another debate! On energy! By guys who know the presidential candidates!

Philip Bump Climate & Energy
Coal industry tanks as mining costs rise

Increased costs of extraction mean a tough situation for coal companies trying to fend off cheap natural gas.

Philip Bump Technology
Update on Hurricane Sandy: Everyone is doomed

Yesterday, Tropical Storm Sandy became a hurricane. And this morning, NOAA updated its forecast track: It's now a hurricane plus snow plus a nor'easter, and it's headed for New York City.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy
As U.S. oil booms and refineries hum, why do we need a pipeline from Canada again?

Refineries are making money. Pipelines are being built. The U.S. oil industry is fiddling a fine tune as the climate burns.

Philip Bump Technology