Environmental Science, Policy and Politics


"Dust Bowl: The Sequel? What does a drought 
 mean for the planet, nature, and people?"
 published online May 9, 2007. 


"Dark Side of the New Economy," OnEarth, Winter, 2007.


"Stop This Land Grab," Los Angeles Times, Opinion,
 Saturday, June 17, 2006. 
 [Reprinted in Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, June 24.]


"The Jolly Green Giant? Governor Schwarzenegger could 
 teach other Republicans a thing or two about protecting 
 the environment. That is, if he doesn’t self-destruct
 first," OnEarth, Fall, 2005.


"The Fire Paradox: Burn it to save it," Los Angeles 
 Times Magazine, October 20, 2002.

"Fax From Los Angeles: Leafblower Wars" [gazette], 
 The New Yorker, April 20, 1998.


"Darwin, Darwin, He's Our Man: Invasive Species," 
 Outside, March 1998.

"Cash Cow: Buffalo, the Other Red Meat" [gazette], 
 The New Yorker, Oct. 20-27. 1997. 


"Getting to Know the Volcano," The New Yorker, 
 Feb. 17. 1997. 


"Beachless," The New Yorker, Dec. 16. 1996