About the Author

Over the past twenty five years, Lawrence E. Joseph has written on international science, nature, politics, business and culture for publications including "The New York Times," "Salon.com," and, currently, the"Huffington Post." His previous books include "Gaia," "Common Sense" and "Apocalypse 2012." Raised in Brooklyn, NY, educated at Stuyvesant High School, Brown University and University of California, Joseph lives in Los Angeles with his two children.