Summary: Bill McKibben is an American environmentalist and writer who frequently writes about global warming, alternative energy and localized economies. In 2010 the Boston Globe called him "probably the nation's leading environmentalist" and Time magazine described him as "the world's best green journalist. He is the founder of 350.org He is also the author of many books including The End of Nature which has been translated into 20 languages and his latest Earth: making a life on a tough new planet. www.billmckibben.com
