Steven E. Koonin
2 books
About the Author
Steven E. Koonin is a distinguished physicist and former chief scientist at BP, with a career spanning academia, government, and industry. He served as Undersecretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy under President Obama, where he oversaw a broad portfolio of scientific research and innovation. A professor emeritus at New York University, Koonin has authored numerous influential papers and reports on energy, climate, and computational science. His book Unsettled (Updated and Expanded Edition): What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters offers a rigorous, data-driven examination of climate science debates, challenging assumptions and advocating for nuanced policy discussions. Koonin's work bridges complex scientific concepts with accessible insights, making him a vital voice in contemporary environmental discourse.
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rigorous
data-driven
accessible
