Andrew Ellis

Mr. Ellis began his environmental science career characterizing toxic chemical waste sites for the Environmental Protection Agency.  Andrew also worked in the insurance risk management field and is currently retired.  Andrew’s scientific education includes a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a Master of Science degree in plant ecology.  His current research interests are devoted to the study of paleontology, mass extinctions and their relation to climate change. Andrew has been a volunteer with The Climate Reality Project as a Leadership Corps Member for over seven years and previously served on the LA-Chapter Leadership Team as chapter chair.  He has been active on environmental issues related to the extraction and burning of fossil fuels and nuclear power for his entire adult life.