Thomas Kostigen

Thomas M. Kostigen has traveled to various environmental hotspots around the world—from the deserts of the Middle East to the slums of India; from polluted cities in China to the jungles of Borneo; from the Arctic Circle to the Amazon—to investigate the impact of human activities on the planet. Kostigen is a New York Times bestselling author known for his books "The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time" and "You Are Here: Exposing the Vital Links Between What We Do and What That Does to The Planet," which reveals surprising connections between everyday actions and environmental consequences.

Kostigen’s recent works include "The Green Blue Book: The Simple Water-Savings Guide to Everything in Your Life," which offers practical advice on conserving water, both visible and "virtual," embedded in consumer products. He also authored "The Extreme Weather Survival Guide: Understand, Prepare, Survive, Recover" and "Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Tsunamis, Hailstorms, Thundersnow, Hurricanes and More!," both published by National Geographic, which explore preparedness strategies for severe weather conditions. Additionally, Kostigen writes "The Climate Survivalist" column for USA Today and founded TheClimateSurvivalist.com, further emphasizing his focus on sustainability and survival in extreme conditions.

Kostigen is an advocate for corporate social responsibility and collaborates with organizations such as CERES and The Social Investment Forum to promote environmental and social awareness. His media appearances include segments on the Today Show, The Weather Channel, and CNN's Erin Burnett. Kostigen has also been engaged by the State of California as an environmental expert for Public Service Announcements and video campaigns, further underscoring his role as a significant voice in environmental advocacy and education.