Paul Hawken

Paul Hawken

Live Science contributor

Paul Hawken is a renowned environmentalist, entrepreneur and activist. He is the author of nine books, including six national and New York Times bestsellers. His latest book "Carbon: The Book of Life" was published in March 2025. When he is not writing, Hawken consults with governments and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration.

Latest articles by Paul Hawken

Eye spots on the outer hindwings of a giant owl butterfly (Caligo idomeneus).

'An artist would be challenged to create such replicas': How looking closer reveals the beauty and lethal efficiency of insects

By Paul Hawken published

"When a dragonfly hunts, it hovers perfectly still and positions itself between its prey and a shadow cast behind it by, say, a tree, concealing its position. It's a bit like creeping up on someone in a forest hiding behind branches."

Insects