Articles by Philip Bump

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

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U.N. report: ‘Oh, man.’

This is not a direct quote. But we hope you like water pollution and hot, unbreathable air.

Philip Bump Science
Climate change’s worst enemy is its first victim: The city

A group of 58 cities are working together to develop thousands of tools to address climate change. They'd better.

Philip Bump Science
Meet renewable energy’s new ally

Let’s get the boring stuff out of the way up front. The renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) is an incentive provided to energy producers equal to 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, adjusted annually for inflation. If you generate electricity using a renewable system — geothermal, wind, solar, etc. — you’re eligible. For now, anyway. The […]

Philip Bump Energy
Election recap: Much ado (and cash) results in nothing

What do millions of dollars in television ads and mail and voter outreach get you? The status quo in Wisconsin and California.

Philip Bump Politics