Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Japan and the Ukraine will now remind you why nuclear power makes you nervous

New health worries at Fukushima, and a collapsing building at Chernobyl.

Philip Bump Technology
Bloomberg proposes banning plastic foam containers, probably because they can hold soda

Actually, it's because 20,000 tons of plastic foam get thrown away in New York City every year. And considering it doesn't weigh much, that's a lot.

Philip Bump Culture
GAO adds climate change to list of fiscal risks to the government

Seems overdue, but this isn't the speediest government agency.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy
A third of North Dakota natural gas never makes it to market — which may be a good thing

While burning the gas at the wellsite costs the state and the gas company money, it's better than some alternatives.

Philip Bump Technology