John T. Houghton
Welsh physicist and climate scientist
Born
December 30th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Wales
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A prominent physicist involved in climate research. Played a key role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as co-chair of Working Group I. Authored multiple pivotal scientific reports that evaluated the state of climate change and its impacts. Contributed significantly to raising awareness about the science of climate change and advocated for policy measures to address it. Wrote various publications including 'Global Warming: The Complete Briefing', providing insights into climate science and policy.
Co-chaired IPCC Working Group I
Authored 'Global Warming: The Complete Briefing'
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