Paul A. Mayewski

Paul A. Mayewski is an American glaciologist and climate scientist known for his research on polar ice cores, which provide valuable data about the Earth's climate history. He studies how past climate changes impact our current environment and informs us about global warming. Mayewski has contributed significantly to understanding atmospheric composition and climate patterns through his work in Antarctica and Greenland. He is also a professor and director of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, where he promotes research on climate issues and advocates for awareness of climate change's effects on society and ecosystems.