Andrew Revkin

Andrew Revkin is an award-winning science writer for The New York Times and author of three lauded books on the environment. In a career spanning a quarter century, he has covered global environmental issues from the Amazon to the North Pole in print, podcasts, photography, video, and most recently his popular Dot Earth blog. His first book, The Burning Season, chronicled the life of Chico Mendes, the slain Amazon activist and was the basis for the HBO film of the same name. His most recent book, The North Pole Was Here, is mainly for younger readers. He has spearheaded award-winning Times series on the transforming Arctic, the rich-poor climate divide, and the energy challenge underlying the climate issue.