Susan Solomon
Atmospheric chemist and climate researcher
Born
January 19th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to understanding ozone depletion and climate change. Led the scientific efforts in the 1980s to investigate the Antarctic ozone hole, conducting field studies that provided critical data on atmospheric chemistry. The research led to the Montreal Protocol, which aimed to phase out ozone-depleting substances. Published numerous articles and reports that have shaped environmental policies and science regarding atmospheric changes.
Led research on the Antarctic ozone hole
Contributed to the Montreal Protocol
Published key scientific papers on atmospheric chemistry
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