Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Rep. Upton proposes eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, kind of

Rep. Fred Upton is proposing to kneecap the renewables industry while making the political liability of fossil fuel subsidies go away.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy
Youngstown, Ohio, could turn to fracking to clean up mess left by steel industry

The city's effort to remove abandoned properties has run out of money. So to raise cash, it's considering a return to dirty industry.

Philip Bump Technology
Comically evil coal honcho could face investigations into fundraising trickery

Robert Murray, who has coerced employees into being in a Romney ad and donating to Republicans, could be investigated for potential lawbreaking.

Philip Bump Technology
U.N.: Global hunger not as bad as we thought, but it’s still bad

And with the advent of climate change, it's not going to get better any time soon.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy