Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Can we blame climate change for the Northeast’s massive blizzard?

As always, not directly. But climate change very likely made a big storm bigger.

Philip Bump Cities
The budget turmoil may mean no meat inspectors — and no meat

This is likely just an empty threat from the president, but it's a good one.

Philip Bump Food and Agriculture
Are solar panels the worst thing for the environment ever? Um, no

But this Associated Press article about pollution from solar-panel manufacturing might lead you to believe otherwise.

Philip Bump Technology
Global wind capacity up 20 percent in 2012 — thanks in part to the U.S.’ monster December

The U.S. added just under half of its new wind capacity in December, thanks to tumultuous politics.

Philip Bump Technology