Articles by Philip Bump

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

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Today’s climate change forecast: Colder winters, fiery summers

Climate change may mean colder winters and fewer fires in the Tropics. Outside the Tropics, in the heat of summer -- bad news.

Philip Bump Science
Diesel exhaust causes cancer, WHO says

The unexpected-but-still-important finding puts diesel exhaust on par with second-hand smoke.

Philip Bump Health
Bloomberg announces $9 million challenge to spur innovation in cities

The Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge will award $9 million in prizes to cities that demonstrate bold, innovative ideas. The best part: Anyone can enter.

Philip Bump Cities
New York likely to limit fracking — to some of the state’s poorest counties

Of course, those counties are the ones sitting over the necessary shale formation. But it's a perpetuation of a long-difficult link between pollution and poverty.

Philip Bump Energy