Articles by Philip Bump
Philip Bump wrote about the news for Gristmill. He now writes for The Atlantic Wire.
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The N.Y. Times tells us how much energy the cloud uses — but not why it matters
Pollution and waste are bad. But the New York Times' new series doesn't explain the context in which the internet's pollution and waste exist.
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If we criminalize arsenic in rice, only criminals will have arsenic-rich rice
Three Democrats in the House have introduced a bill that would draw up federal standards for arsenic levels in rice.
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Saudi Arabia turns to its other natural energy source: the sun
Plans to build a huge solar installation near Mecca could be the first step in a transition away from oil.
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PBS ombudsman explains how NewsHour got its climate change report wrong
A NewsHour segment gave a platform to noted climate denier Anthony Watts, to much chagrin.
