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Elizabeth Kolbert

Elizabeth Kolbert (born 1961) is an American journalist, writer and environmentalist.

Biography

Elizabeth Kolbert studied at Yale University, University of Hamburg and Mamaroneck High School. The recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is journalism, ecology and nature conservation.

Residence is recorded at Williamstown.

Works named in the authority record are The Prophet of Love and The Sixth Extinction.

Distinctions recorded are Heinz Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, National Magazine Award and Lannan Literary Awards.

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  • Williamstown

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  • The Bronx

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  • Yale UniversityOrganisation

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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