Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Did removing lead from gasoline cause crime rates to plummet?

Mother Jones makes a strong case that it did -- but we should remove lead from the environment regardless.

Philip Bump Culture
NYC public housing claims it’s going green, but stymies residents’ green efforts

More than half of public housing projects in New York City don't have recycling bins, and that's just one failing in the city's green campaign.

Philip Bump Cities
Shell’s Alaska mishap has a big PR cost — and a big cost to taxpayers

The effort to recover Shell's grounded drilling rig off the coast of Alaska is being run by the oil company, but it's getting help from the Coast Guard.

Philip Bump Technology
Leaked, useless report suggests fracking is fine for New Yorkers

The state is currently conducting a new, more thorough health review as it considers allowing fracking.

Philip Bump Technology