Lonnie Thompson

Lonnie Thompson is a renowned climate scientist who studies ice cores—long, cylindrical samples from glaciers and ice sheets—to understand Earth's past climate. By examining the layers of ice, he and his team can reconstruct temperature changes, atmospheric composition, and natural climate variability over thousands of years. His research provides valuable insights into how climate has changed historically and how current human activities are influencing global warming. Thompson’s work helps us better grasp the importance of addressing climate change to protect future generations.