Nathaniel Rich

Nathaniel Rich

3 books

About the Author

Nathaniel Rich is an acclaimed American author and journalist whose incisive explorations of environmental crises and human folly have earned him widespread recognition. Born in New York City, Rich has contributed to leading publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, and Harper's, where his reporting blends meticulous research with narrative flair. His seminal work, Losing Earth: A Recent History, chronicles the pivotal decade from 1979 to 1989 when scientists, politicians, and activists grappled with the looming threat of climate change, revealing how opportunities for decisive action were squandered. Through this and his other writings, Rich illuminates the intersections of policy, science, and society, urging readers to confront the urgent realities of our warming world. A former Wall Street Journal reporter, he continues to influence public discourse on environmental and cultural issues from his home in New Orleans.

Writing style
incisive narrative-driven meticulous

Books by Nathaniel Rich