Articles by Philip Bump

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

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President Obama on climate change: We’ll see

At his first press conference in months, the president was asked about climate change. His answer wasn't terribly inspiring.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy
Algae biofuel hits (a few) West Coast gas stations

A handful of California and Washington fueling stations are selling biofuel made with algae oil. Could cellulosic biofuels be far behind?

Philip Bump Technology
Increasingly costly coal plants may be retired early

Lots of old, coal-fired power plants are expected to shut down in coming years, says the Union of Concerned Scientists. All that poor CO2, all dressed up with no place to go.

Philip Bump Technology
Meanwhile, carbon dioxide emissions rose 2.5 percent last year

Which is the wrong direction.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy