J. E. H. Houghton

J. E. H. Houghton was a renowned British-American scientist and engineer known for his foundational work in environmental science and climate change. He extensively studied how human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, impact the Earth's atmosphere and climate systems. Houghton contributed to understanding the carbon cycle and emphasized the importance of monitoring greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. His research has informed international policies on climate change mitigation. Overall, he played a key role in advancing scientific knowledge about human-environment interactions and the urgent need to address global warming.