James E. Lovelock

James E. Lovelock was a scientist and environmental thinker known for developing the Gaia Hypothesis, which suggests that Earth's living organisms and physical environment form a self-regulating, complex system that sustains life. His work emphasizes how Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, oceans, and land work together like a single organism. Lovelock's ideas have influenced environmental science and climate change discussions, highlighting the interconnectedness of life and Earth's systems. He was also an inventor, developing technologies for detecting environmental pollutants and studying atmospheric chemistry.