WRITING

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Writing is how I make sense of the world—and share that clarity with others.

From global journalism to narrative nonfiction, essays, academic research, and fiction, my writing explores what it means to live purposefully in a time of rapid change. Whether through fact or story, I aim to illuminate our shared humanity, connection to the natural world, and the more profound truths that shape both.

My work has appeared in the BBC, Earth Island Journal, Mongabay, Journal of Biological Conservation, Marine Policy, and other outlets. I’ve also authored scholarly work and contributed to anthologies, and I am currently completing Vanished, a contemporary novel of ecological and spiritual transformation.

Browse by category to explore different facets of my work.

  • Feature Articles – Highlights from major outlets like the BBC, Mongabay, Earth Island Journal, etc.
  • Narrative Nonfiction & Essays – Personal and philosophical reflections.
  • Books | Chapters – Includes novel-in-progress, published book chapters, and anthologies.
  • Academic Works – Peer-reviewed articles, research contributions, and doctoral dissertation.
  • Poetry & Short Form – Short essays and creative works.
  • Boulder Magazine Features – Profiles and essays celebrating people, place, and purpose.

Examples of what you’ll find on my blog, REFLECTIONS.

  1. Climate, Conservation & Environmental Ethics
  • “Miami? Amsterdam? NYC? San Fran? It’s likely your Favorite Cities are More Vulnerable than Ever”
  • “Eat this and Save the Caribbean’s Coral Reefs”
  • “Protect and Preserve Wonderland Lake Wildlife Sanctuary”
  • “Yoga, Personal Transformation and Global Sustainability”
  • “Are You in the Know on #NutellaGate?”
  • “Why the Next Stage of Capitalism is Coming”
  • “How Brain Biases Prevent Action on Climate Change”
  • “How to be a Spiritual Atheist”
  1. Politics, Democracy & the Struggle for Rights
  • “Stand Up for Democracy…”
  • “Trump’s Betrayal of American Veterans and Values”
  • “What Bono Taught Me About Human Rights”
  • “What do the ‘Middle Ground’ Politics the Founding Fathers Believed in mean Today?”
  • “Nonviolence: Countering the Alt-Right…”
  • “Ditch Racism, Embrace Colorado’s Economy and Diversity”
  • “Assad’s Syrian Regime Collapses”

III. Personal Transformation, Mortality & Meaning

  • “How a Visit from Death Saved My Life”
  • “The Missing Element of Many Modern Marriages”
  • “My Ode to Nature: a Message of Love”
  • “How Music and Mindfulness Helped Me Find the Key to Happiness”
  • “The Famous Painter’s Choice was: ‘Give up Painting, or Go to War’”
  • “Meet the Artist Who Paints Your Life…”
  1. Digital Detox, Social Psychology & Conscious Culture
  • “How to Avoid Social Media Addiction”
  • “No Alcohol, Sugar, Carbs & Coffee: How My Life Changed…”
  • “What the World Needs Now is Love”

Select News Media Publications

King, Matthew Wilburn (2021). “Why the next stage of capitalism is coming”; British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC Future), London, UK, May 26. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210525-why-the-next-stage-of-capitalism-is-coming

King Matthew Wilburn (2020). “Ecuador’s Kichwa Implement Innovative Approach to Rainforest Conservation”; Mongabay: Global Forest Series, Menlo Park, CA, May 20. https://news.mongabay.com/2020/05/ecuadors-kichwa-implement-innovative-approach-to-rainforest-conservation/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2019). “How Brain Biases Prevent Climate Action”; British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC Future), London, UK, March 8. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190304-human-evolution-means-we-can-tackle-climate-change

King, Matthew Wilburn (2019). “Protect and Preserve Wonderland Lake Wildlife Sanctuary”; Daily Camera, Boulder, CO, February 21, 2019. https://www.dailycamera.com/2019/02/21/matthew-wilburn-king-protect-and-preserve-wonderland-lake/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2018). “Ditch racism – embrace Colorado’s economy and diversity”; Daily Camera, Boulder, CO, October 16. https://www.dailycamera.com/2018/10/16/matthew-wilburn-king-ditch-racism-embrace-colorados-economy-and-diversity/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2018). “United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity: What this Indigenous Mohawk Elder Wants Us to Know”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, July 27. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/07/what-this-indigenous-mohawk-elder-wants-us-to-know/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2018). “Trump Administration Threatens US Environmental Security”; Earth Island Journal, San Francisco, CA, July 2. http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/articles/entry/trump_administration_threatens_us_environmental_security/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2018). “Eat this and Save the Caribbean’s Coral Reefs”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, June 18. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/06/eat-this-save-the-caribbeans-coral-reefs/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2018). “Amsterdam? NYC? San Fran? It’s likely your Favorite Cities are More Vulnerable than Ever”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, February 11. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2018/02/amsterdam-nyc-san-fran-its-likely-your-favorite-cities-are-more-vulnerable-than-ever/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2017). “Are you in the know on #NutellaGate? Nutella Fans are Losing It for the Wrong Reason.”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, November 10. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/11/nutella-fans-go-nuts-for-the-wrong-reason-nutellagate/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2017). “This is why Environmental Problems Should be Blamed on Consumers”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, September 6. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/09/this-is-why-environmental-problems-should-be-blamed-on-consumers/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2017). “Eight Ways to Ensure Biodiversity on Earth: Insights from the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, January 22. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2017/01/eight-ways-to-ensure-biodiversity-on-earth-insights-from-the-u-n-convention-on-biological-diversity/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2014). “Five Steps Toward an Ecological Worldview”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, June 23. http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/06/five-steps-toward-an-ecological-worldview-dr-matthew-w-king/

Bose, Bidyut, K.; King, Matthew Wilburn; Schware, Rob; (2014). “Yoga, Personal Transformation, and Global Sustainability”; Mantra Yoga + Health Magazine, June 6. http://mantramag.com/

King, Matthew Wilburn (2012). “McKibben Calls for Divestment in the Fossil Fuel Industry”; Elephant Journal, Boulder, CO, December 4. http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/12/mckibben-calls-for-divestment-in-the-fossil-fuel-industry-dr-matthew-w-king/