About
John Feeney, Ph.D., writes about the fundamental drivers and historical underpinnings of the global ecological crisis. His work has appeared in the BBC's Green Room, The Guardian, PeopleAndPlanet.net, The Oil Drum, and elsewhere.
Informed by a deep ecology perspective, John explores such topics as human overpopulation and the root causes of today's environmental problems. Underreported in the media, the impacts of such issues are already severe and pervasive. They portend a bleak future unless we act swiftly and decisively.
John began investigating environmental issues while fighting destructive residential development in a small Iowa town where he and his family lived for two years. His research pointed inevitably to the central role played by the growth imperative in modern society. Frustrated that few writers were willing to tackle the subject, especially its central component, human population growth, he ventured to add his voice to the small ranks of those who do.
After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder, John obtained his Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology at San Diego where he trained in the scientist-practitioner model. He later spent some years as a professional poker player, writing a highly regarded book on the subject.
John lives with his family in Boulder Colorado, USA.
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