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A renowned author, speaker, and activist, McKibben popularized the term “global warming” and founded 350.org, the online network that organized history’s largest environmental protest. Heralded in 2012 by TIME magazine as “one of environmentalism’s most powerful voices,” McKibben

When western Massachusetts author Roland Merullo was working on his first novel 30 years ago, dreaming about a writing career, the last thing he ever imagined was that he’d turn down an advance from a big publishing house.

New England Public Radio produced regional news. Hosted by Jill Kaufman, Morning Edition Extra showcases the voices heard during the week.