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PRISM Overstated, NSA Surveillance Still Problematic

I was quick to tweet and post on Facebook about the Guardian and the Washington Post’s stories about the NSA’s PRISM program – a program described as giving the NSA access to the data of hundreds of millions of internet … Continue reading →

The Race to Save The Planet

This week, if you buy my new book on innovating to save the planet, I’ll donate the  proceeds to the Environmental Defense Fund. Five years ago I decided that I needed to understand the state of the environment and my … Continue reading →

The Evidence on GMO Safety

I was on the Melissa Harris-Perry show today, speaking about GMOs.  You can see the video at the show’s website or embedded below. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy First, a statement on my … Continue reading →

FREE Copy of Nexus for Worldcon Attendees

If you attended Worldcon 2012 (Chicon) or are registered for Worldcon 2013 (LoneStarCon) or Worldcon 2014 (LonCon), I will send you a FREE electronic copy of Nexus. Just drop me an email to get it. If you read it and love … Continue reading →

Hugo and Campbell Nominations

Nomination seasons for the Hugo Awards and the Campbell Award are here.  I’m offering a free e-copy of my novel Nexus to any attendees of the 2012, 2013, or 2014 WorldCons.  And below are some of the works I’m considering nominating. My … Continue reading →

Awesome Press for NEXUS – Here’s a Roundup

Wow.  It’s been an awesome few days.  I’ve been reading people calling Nexus “Good. Scary good.”, “hell of a read”, “superb”, “brilliant”.   Wow! The response to Nexus has been totally amazing.  I’m thrilled and honored!  Because I’m having a hard time … Continue reading →

Nexus is Here!

Awesome reviews are coming in today for Nexus: Wired says “Good. Scary good… stop reading now and have a great time reading a bleeding edge technical thriller that is full of surprises.”  read the whole thing Cory Doctorow at BoingBoing says “Nexus … Continue reading →

Nexus: T Minus 7 Days

Nexus comes out in 7 days.  The early reviews are coming in, and so far people seem to like it.  Quotes from three of my favorites so far: “A superbly plotted high-tension technothriller … full of delicious, thoughtful moral ambiguity … … Continue reading →

Announcing The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet

I’m pleased to announce my upcoming book, The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet. The book comes out in March 2013 from University Press of New England. The book ranges far and wide over the natural resource … Continue reading →

China’s Tipping Point on Environment?

Chinese environmental protesters have won the cancellation of an industrial waste pipeline that would have dumped waste from a paper factory into the ocean near the town of Qidong. This is not the first such victory.  The Guardian notes that: The protest followed … Continue reading →