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Peter Smith

b. 2000

Scottish climate change scientist

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About Peter Smith

Born 2000. Peter Smith is a British researcher.

Pete Smith is a Scottish climate change scientist who is Professor of Soils and Global change at the University of Aberdeen where he directs the Scottish Climate Change Centre of Expertise, ClimateXChange.

Research and career Smith's research investigates global change, soils, carbon sequestration, climate change and climate change mitigation. Since 1996, he has served as convening lead author, lead author and author for part of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

Awards and honours Smith held a prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award from 2008 to 2013

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Important facts

Born
2000
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Reading, University of London, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (United Kingdom), Rothamsted Research
Employers
University of Aberdeen, Rothamsted Research
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology; Fellow of the Royal Society; Philippe Duchaufour Medal; Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award
Also known as
Pete Smith, Peter G. Smith

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Smith?

Scottish climate change scientist

When was Peter Smith born?

Peter Smith was born in 2000.

What is Peter Smith's occupation?

Peter Smith is a researcher.

What nationality is Peter Smith?

Peter Smith is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Smith

· Wikidata: Q30106739

· DBpedia: Peter Smith (biologist)

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