Elizabeth Kolbert is an American journalist and author known for her work on environmental issues. She is a staff writer for The New Yorker, where she covers topics related to climate change and biodiversity. Kolbert's writing often combines scientific research with personal narratives, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. Her notable book, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2015. In this work, Kolbert explores the ongoing mass extinction of species caused by human activity, highlighting the urgent need for environmental awareness and action.