Elizabeth Kolbert

Elizabeth Kolbert is an American journalist and author, best known for her work on environmental issues. She has written extensively on climate change and won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2015 for her book 'The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History'.

Books

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  1. 1. The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

    The book explores the concept of the sixth extinction, suggesting that we are currently in the midst of it due to human activity. By examining previous mass extinctions and the current rapid loss of species, the author argues that humans are causing a mass extinction event through climate change, habitat destruction, and spreading of non-native species. The book offers a sobering look at the impact of human behavior on the natural world, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these environmental issues.

    The 1559th Greatest Book of All Time