Matthew Mcclearn

About

Illuminates seldom-explored aspects of human activity and the people behind it. His central themes have included corporate espionage and surveillance, climate change, policing, the lure of illicit commodities, exploitation of vulnerable people in pursuit of profit, and the moral, social and environmental implications of resource extraction. Employs a wide spectrum of techniques, from accessing government and legal records to analyzing data, geographical information and financial statements to astute observation and effective interviewing. Collaborates with like-minded journalists on complex projects.Born and raised in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, McClearn reported in Halifax and Calgary before settling in Toronto, where he now lives and works. He is now a member of the Globe and Mail's Energy, Resources and Environment team.