Phil McKenna is a freelance writer interested in the convergence of fascinating individuals and intriguing ideas. He primarily writes about energy and the environment with a focus on the individuals behind the news. His work appears in TheNew York Times, Smithsonian, WIRED, Audubon, New Scientist, Technology Review, MATTER and NOVA, where he is a contributing editor.
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