2011 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards
Transcript of 2011 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards
DR. ARIE J. HAAGEN-SMIT1900 – 1977
Professor at California Institute of Technology Linked southern California smog to automobiles “Father” of air pollution control ARB’s first Chairman in 1968 Awarded the National Medal of Science in 1973 2
BACKGROUND
Awards began in 2001 Three or more recipients selected
each year Recognizes career contributions to
improving air quality and climate International nominations welcome
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2016 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Chester J. France
Daniel Greenbaum
Joyce E. Penner
Veerabhadran Ramanathan
Anumita Roychowdhury
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CHESTER J. FRANCEEMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
Former Director of the Assessment and Standards Division, U.S. EPA
Leader in development of federal motor vehicle and emission control programs
Engaged diverse stakeholders to deliver environmentally significant programs with millions of tons of pollution reduction and trillions of dollars in benefits
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DANIEL GREENBAUMENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
President and CEO, Health Effects Institute
Chair, International Council on Clean Transportation
World-renowned leader on high-profile, high-quality efforts on air pollution science, communication, and policies
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T A L K O N T H E G L O B A L B U R D E N O F D I S E A S E , B E I J I N G 2 0 1 4
DAN GREENBAUM
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U . S . H O U S E C O M M I T T E E O N S C I E N C E , S P A C E , & T E C H N O L O G Y 2 0 1 2
DAN GREENBAUM
JOYCE E. PENNER, Ph.D.AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH
Professor of Atmospheric Science at University of Michigan
World-renowned expert in atmospheric aerosols and their relationship to human activities
Lead author and contributing author to multiple IPCC reports
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U N I T E D N A T I O N S C L I M A T E C H A N G E C O N F E R E N C E 2 0 0 7
PROFESSOR PENNER (FAR RIGHT)
VEERABHADRAN RAMANATHAN, Ph.D.CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California at San Diego
Expert in scientific basis for mitigation strategies for climate change, especially short-lived climate pollutants
Described as Pope Francis’ “Climate Scientist”
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PROFESSOR RAMANATHAN
ANUMITA ROYCHOWDHURYINTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION POLICY
Executive Director for Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, India
Leader for the right to clean air and air quality control programs: vehicle emissions standards, cleaner fuel options, and sustainable development
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ANUMITA ROYCHOWDHURY (3RD FROM RIGHT)