McKenzie Funk

McKenzie Funk is an author and journalist known for his work on climate change and its global impacts. He is the author of the book 'Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming,' which explores the economic opportunities arising from climate change.

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  1. 1. The Wreck Of The Kulluk

    The True Story of the Oil Rig Disaster in the Arctic

    The book delves into the dramatic and perilous journey of a massive oil rig, exploring the complex interplay between human ambition, environmental challenges, and corporate interests. It recounts the harrowing events surrounding the rig's grounding off the coast of Alaska, highlighting the intense efforts to salvage it amidst treacherous conditions. Through detailed reporting, the narrative exposes the broader implications of oil exploration in the Arctic, shedding light on the risks and consequences faced by those involved in the pursuit of energy resources in one of the world's most unforgiving environments.

  2. 2. Windfall

    The Booming Business of Global Warming

    An investigative account that follows entrepreneurs, speculators, scientists and officials who are reshaping economies and landscapes in response to a warming planet—from land grabs and water deals to mineral booms and engineered fixes. Based on on-the-ground reporting in places where opportunities and risks collide, it shows how climate change is spawning lucrative industries and sharp inequalities, and probes the moral, political and environmental consequences of treating the crisis as a market opportunity.

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