Birthdate: December 3, 1933
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Died: January 28, 2021
Paul J. Crutzen, a Dutch meteorologist and atmospheric chemist, is widely recognized for his pioneering research in atmospheric chemistry. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995 for his contributions to understanding the formation and decomposition of atmospheric ozone. Crutzen played a key role in investigating the ozone layer, climate change, and popularizing the idea of the Anthropocene epoch. Moreover, he made significant contributions to the study of nuclear winter and the potential climatic consequences of extensive atmospheric pollution.
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