Philip ReariPhilip Reari (pen name) is a Washington, D.C.-based writer and editor working to reduce industrial pollution and enforce environmental laws. Previously a climate reporter, his work has been published by Dissent, Grist, Huffington Post, Mother Jones, +1, Wired, and many others. His first book was shortlisted for the Santa Fe Literary Awards.Prior to settling in the District of Columbia, he lived in five western states, two eastern ones, and a few foreign countries. He studied philosophy and art at UC Santa Barbara and journalism and public policy at UT Austin. He enjoys a refreshing walk or bike ride, believes his thumb is somewhat green, and watches too much soccer. His family alternately refer to him as a domestic god and a trash monster. Read More Read Less