Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Here’s just how filthy that beach water is

the NRDC's annual "Testing the Waters" report should make your July 4th holiday a bit nerve-wracking.

Philip Bump Culture
Why Congress must investigate the wasteful Solyndra investigation

If we're investigating every non-fruitful use of taxpayer money, then we must at once investigate the Solyndra investigation! To the Investigateocycle!

Philip Bump Energy
Hope you enjoyed those two years without drilling on Alaska’s North Slope

Interior Secretary Salazar announced plans to allow exploration in one of America's most remote areas. If you can't see spills, do they happen?

Philip Bump Energy
Why we can’t have better flood insurance yet: Abortions

Remember a long time ago (yesterday) when we were optimistic that Congress would act on flood insurance updates? We shouldn't have been.

Philip Bump Politics