Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Nefarious forces hampering Shell’s Arctic drilling include air, water, ice

First, a ship almost runs aground. Then, the EPA's air pollution standards are a hassle. Now, the company might not get its drilling permits in time. Can't Shell catch a break?

Philip Bump Energy
Japanese stage mass protest against nuclear power

One month after a damning report blaming human error for the Fukushima disaster, as many as 100,000 Japanese protest restarting use of nuclear.

Philip Bump Energy
Teenage Afghan whistleblower has a lot to teach us about mine safety

The coal industry is dirty, dangerous, and not going anywhere for a while. At the very least, it could be safer -- but it's up to us to see that it is.

Philip Bump Energy
FDA bans BPA from sippy cups after sippy cups no longer contain BPA

The bold move means that kids are as safe as yesterday, but that the FDA won't have to hear about it any more.

Philip Bump Politics