Megan E. Phelps
Megan enjoys reading and writing about all things green, but she is especially interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Megan worked for MOTHER EARTH NEWS from 2002 until 2012. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where she studied English, environmental policy and journalism. She lives in Lawrence, Kan., with her husband.
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