Dan Egan

About the Author

Dan Egan is an acclaimed environmental journalist and author whose work illuminates the hidden forces shaping our planet's future. With a keen eye for the intersections of science, history, and human impact, Egan has spent over two decades reporting on ecological crises for outlets like The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. His debut book, The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance, delves into the double-edged sword of phosphorus—a vital nutrient for life that now threatens global water systems and food security through overuse and runoff. Drawing on meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Egan challenges readers to confront the unintended consequences of modern agriculture and industrialization, urging a reevaluation of our resource-dependent world.