Paul J. Crutzen: A Pioneer on Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change in the Anthropocene
Contributor(s)
Crutzen, Paul J. (editor)
Brauch, Hans Günter (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
This open access book contains texts by the Nobel laureate Paul J. Crutzen who is best known for his research on ozone depletion. It comprises Crutzen’s autobiography, several pictures documenting important stages of his life, and his most important scientific publications. The Dutch atmospheric chemist is one of the world’s most cited scientists in geosciences. His political engagement makes him a tireless ambassador for environmental issues such as climate change. He popularized the term ‘Anthropocene’ for the current geological era acknowledging the enduring influence of humankind on planet Earth. This concept conceives humans to be a geologic factor, influencing the evolution of our globe and the living beings populating it. The selection of texts is representing Paul Crutzen´s scientific oeuvre as his research interests span from ozone depletion to the climatic impacts of biomass burning, the consequences of a worldwide atomic war – the Nuclear Winter - to geoengineering and the Anthropocene. This book is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Keywords
Atmospheric Chemistry; Ozone Hole; Environmental Research; Biosphere; Anthropocene; climate change impacts; air pollution and air qualityDOI
10.1007/978-3-319-27460-7ISBN
9783319274607, 9783319274591, 9783319274607Publisher
Springer NaturePublisher website
https://www.springernature.com/gp/products/booksPublication date and place
Cham, 2016Imprint
Springer International PublishingSeries
SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice; Nobel Laureates, 50Classification
Meteorology and climatology
Pollution and threats to the environment
History of science