Gideon Henderson
Geologist and academic specializing in climate
Born
July 29th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Focus on geochemistry and climate change. Served as a professor at the University of Oxford. Published extensive research on the role of the oceans in climate regulation and contributed to the understanding of past and present climate variations. Held the position of Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government, providing expertise in environmental science and policy.
Published research on oceanic carbon cycling
Served as Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government
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