Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Texas judge rules that the atmosphere is protected under the public trust doctrine

The victory by a group of children who sued for climate action is significant, though the long-term impacts are uncertain.

Philip Bump Science
Baseball’s All-Star Game: So green, you’ll forget the game doesn’t matter

How green is the All-Star Game? So green, even the red carpet is green.

Philip Bump Energy
The worst onshore oil spill in American history didn’t have to happen

The actions of the owner of a pipeline that dumped a million gallons of tar-sands oil into the Kalamazoo River made a bad situation worse.

Philip Bump Energy
High-speed rail in America: It might possibly actually happen

Maybe. Possibly. But not for a long time. Unless you live in California, in which case it's a slightly less long time.

Philip Bump Politics