Michael Shellenberger is an American environmentalist, author, and policy analyst, born on November 16, 1971. He is known for his advocacy of nuclear energy and his criticism of some aspects of the environmental movement.
Shellenberger is the founder and president of Environmental Progress, a research and advocacy organization that advocates for nuclear energy and opposes renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. He has written several books, including “Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All” and “The Death of Environmentalism.”
Shellenberger has been a vocal critic of some aspects of the environmental movement, arguing that it has become too focused on alarmism and has lost sight of the need for pragmatic solutions to environmental problems. He has also been critical of some renewable energy sources, arguing that they are not as effective or as sustainable as nuclear energy.
In addition to his work as an environmentalist, Shellenberger has also been involved in politics and policy. He has worked as an advisor to several political campaigns, including the presidential campaign of John Kerry in 2004. He has also served on several advisory boards, including the Nuclear Matters Advisory Council.
Shellenberger’s work has generated controversy and debate within the environmental movement and beyond. While some have praised him for his advocacy of nuclear energy and his critiques of environmental alarmism, others have criticized him for downplaying the seriousness of environmental problems and for promoting nuclear energy, which remains a controversial topic.
