Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Alaska senator offers a fresh, new energy policy calling for more drilling in Alaska

And more drilling everywhere else too. Sen. Lisa Murkowski's patrons in the oil industry will golf-clap for this one.

Philip Bump Technology
How the shale boom came to North Dakota — and how it’s spreading west

There's lots of shale oil in Colorado and California too, but residents of those states are more suspicious of fracking.

Philip Bump Technology
China’s pollution reaches Japan. Next stop: California

The record levels of soot pollution are making their way around the world, as air pollution tends to do.

Philip Bump Cities
Americans spent 4 percent of household income on gas in 2012

Even though Americans are using less gas, we're paying more for it. And that's making oil companies rich.

Philip Bump Technology