Thomas Kostigen 
Writer | Thomas Kostigen
Greater Los Angeles Area, CA, UNITED STATES
Climate Risk // NYT Bestselling Author
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Biography
Thomas M. Kostigen is a New York Times bestselling environmental author and award-winning National Geographic writer. He is a globally recognized sustainability expert and advises major corporations and organizations on communications strategies and messaging.
His previous nonfiction books include, The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time (Crown); You Are Here: Exposing the Vital Links Between What We Do and What That Does to The Planet (HarperOne); The Green Blue Book: The Simple Water-Savings Guide to Everything in Your Life (Rodale); among others. He is a former Bloomberg News editor, USA Today columnist, global columnist for The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, and he contributes regularly to major publications worldwide, including National Geographic, Discover, Men’s Health, Best Life, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, among many others.
He also regularly as a guest in the media, including the Today Show, Mornings with Al, The Weather Channel, CNN’s Erin Burnett, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Entertainment Tonight, Fox News, Hallmark's Home & Family, the Dennis Miller Show, National Public Radio, CNBC, among many other outlets.
Kostigen speaks widely at major conferences and events around the globe, including The Climate Project in Seville, Spain where he shared the stage with Nobel Prize winners Al Gore and Rajendra Pachauri; The Aspen Institute; The Commonwealth Club; Disney’s Environmentality conference; and other forums large and small.
Industry Expertise (10)
Business Services
Media - Broadcast
Environmental Services
Management Consulting
Financial Services
Insurance
Publishing
Education/Learning
Corporate Training
Public Safety
Areas of Expertise (8)
Journalism
Environment
Financial Services
Weather
Climate
Preparedness
Survival
Business
Accomplishments (1)
New York Times Bestselling Author (professional)
2007-01-01
bestselling author of The Green Book and the award-winning You Are Here
Education (2)
Emerson College: Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies 1988
Emerson College: B.S., mass Communication 1988
Graduate Studies: Tufts University - Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Affiliations (4)
- NYAC
- Green LA
- Blue Legacy Foundation
- National Geographic
Testimonials (6)
Charlie Stroller, Chief Executive Officer | Charter Financial Publishing Network
Kostigen is one of our best speakers
Christopher Davis, President | Money Management Institute
Kostigen relays great insight and is always ahead of the curve.
David Monsma, Executive Director | The Aspen Environment Forum
Kostigen shared many insights and compelling comments.
Alex Verdone, Director | United Nations Young Professionals Board
Kostigen shared powerful stories.
Andrew Aulisi, Sustainability Officer | Credit Suisse
Kostigen engages the audience
Kristin Petrick, Communications & Public Affairs | TD Ameritrade
Tom provided a comfortable atmosphere for roundtable participants to speak up and ask questions, resulting in a lively and engaging discussion.
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- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
- Corporate Training
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