Articles by Philip Bump
Philip Bump wrote about the news for Gristmill. He now writes for The Atlantic Wire.
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Soot pollution may cause as many as 3.2 million premature deaths a year
Which is why efforts to reduce particulate pollution as a vital public health issue.
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Fracking companies want to ship wastewater by barge, since boats never spill
The Coast Guard is currently reviewing the request from fracking companies. One scientist says, "Oh, crap. A lot of things could go wrong."
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Senator famous for shooting cap-and-trade bill argues for gun control
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has been resolutely pro-gun and anti-coal, is moderating one of those positions.
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Reliance on coal forces another company into bankruptcy
In case you're wondering, investors, the hills are that-a-way.