Paul Wapner is Professor of Global Environmental Politics in the School of International Service at American University. His books include, "Living through the End of Nature: The Future of American Environmentalism," "Environmental Activism and World Civic Politics," "Principled World Politics: The Challenge of Normative International Relations," and, most recently, "Global Environmental Politics: From Person to Planet" (co-edited with Simon Nicholson). His recent work focuses on contemplative environmentalism--exploring the interface between environmental challenges and our inner lives. He lives in Takoma Park, MD, with his wife, Diane, and children, Eliza and Zeke.