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Author: Matthew King

Matthew King is a writer, editor, and teacher. His essays and reportage on subjects ranging from post-apocalyptic art to digital prayer aids have appeared in The Atlantic, Pacific Standard, Boston Review, and elsewhere.
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08/05/2019

The Conflict of Our Consumption

Tom Haines’s journey across America’s energy landscapes

by Matthew King

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