Prof Detlef van Vuuren: The climate scientist most cited by the IPCC
Detlef van Vuuren, a leading climate modeller at PBL Netherlands, is recognized as the most cited author in IPCC reports. The article discusses his work on emissions scenarios and his response to political criticism regarding climate modeling.
Why it matters
Van Vuuren's work is central to the scientific consensus on climate change, making his perspective essential for understanding global climate policy.
Detlef van Vuuren is one of the world’s leading climate modellers and, as a result, a high-profile focus of his life’s work – the “ RCP8.5 ” scenario – has recently been targeted as “wrong, wrong, wrong” by Donald Trump.
The article provides a balanced profile of a scientist, including his professional background and his reaction to political controversy.
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