Fred Pearce has reported on environment, popular science and development issues from over 60 countries over the past 20 years and is recipient of many awards for both his journalism and books. Confessions of an Eco Sinner, his most recent work was longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of a 2008 IVCA Clarion Award. He is the environment and development consultant for the New Scientist and writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, the Independent the Times Higher Education Supplement and Country Life.
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