James Hansen

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Born: 1941-03-29
From: Denison, Iowa, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Also Known As

James Edward Hansen

Biography

James Hansen is an American adjunct professor directing the Program on Climate Science, Awareness and Solutions of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He is best known for his research in climatology, his 1988 Congressional testimony on climate change that helped raise broad awareness of global warming, and his advocacy of action to avoid dangerous climate change. In recent years he has become a climate activist to mitigate the effects of climate change, on a few occasions leading to his arrest.

Awards & Nominations15 won Β· 0 nominated

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BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award

2016
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NASA Distinguished Service Medal

2013
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Edinburgh Medal

2012
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Blue Planet Prize

2010
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Sophie Prize

2010
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Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal

2009
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Nierenberg Prize

2008
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Nevada Medal

2008
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Sierra Club John Muir Award

2008
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AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility

2007
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Dan David Prize

2007
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Leo Szilard Lectureship Award

2007
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Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Award

2006
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Roger Revelle Medal

2001
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Heinz Award

2001