Ned is an earth, energy, and environmental scientist who has traveled and worked across North America and overseas. This experience has provided him with a broad perspective on how the planet is changing and what we all must do to preserve the wonders of our current climate. He writes and speaks about these topics and engages, informs, and inspires his readers and audiences to get involved before it is too late. He loves to share his insights with stories and uses both fiction and non fiction as way to make his material accessible to all.

Ned hosts an Evening of Storytelling at the HoCo Conservancy every year.

He serves on health, scientific, sustainability, education, and conservartion boards and advisory panels.