David Suzuki

David Suzuki is one of the most brilliant scientists and communicators about science of his generation. Through his books and broadcasts, which have touched millions of people worldwide, he has stressed the dangers, as well as the benefits, of scientific research and technological development.
He has campaigned tirelessly for environmental protection and social responsibility in science. For the past decades, Suzuki has informed the world about the grave threat of climate change and how it can be reduced.
In 2009, he received the Right Livelihood award “for his lifetime advocacy of the socially responsible use of science, and for his massive contribution to raising awareness about the perils of climate change and building public support for policies to address it.”