David Wallace-Wells | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable work | The Uninhabitable Earth |
| Children | 2 |
David Wallace-Wells (born 1982)[1] is an American journalist known for his writings on climate change. He wrote the 2017 essay "The Uninhabitable Earth;" the essay was published in New York as a long-form article and was the most-read article in the history of the magazine.[2][3] Wells later expanded the article into a 2019 book of the same title. At the time, he was the Deputy Editor of New York Magazine and covered the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic extensively. He was hired in March 2022 by The New York Times to write a weekly newsletter and contribute to The New York Times Magazine.[4]
- ^ David Wallace-Wells [@dwallacewells] (May 18, 2020). "But, at least for someone. of my generation (born 1982)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Mann, Michael; Wallace-Wells, David (November 20, 2017). "The 'Doomed Earth' Controversy" (Interview). Interviewed by Hotz, Robert Lee. Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Miller, Laura (26 July 2017). "What Kind of Novel Do You Write When You Believe Civilization Is Doomed?". Slate Magazine. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
'The Uninhabitable Earth,' the most-read story in New York magazine's history
- ^ "David Wallace-Wells Joining Times Opinion and The Times Magazine". The New York Times Company. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2022-04-11.