John H. Houghton

John H. Houghton was a renowned climate scientist known for his research on Earth's climate system and atmospheric changes. He contributed significantly to understanding how human activities, especially fossil fuel use, impact global warming. Houghton served as the Chief Executive of the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research in the UK and played a key role in shaping climate science policy through reports like those from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). His work helped highlight the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change and informed international efforts to address this global challenge.