On September 23, Prof. Susan Solomon (MIT), the 7th Tang Prize laureate in Sustainable Development, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by NTNU and delivered a keynote lecture titled “Science, Society, and Solvable Environmental Problems: Rays of Hope.”
Drawing from historical milestones such as combating air pollution leading to the Clean Air Act and the banning of DDT, Prof. Solomon highlighted how public action and environmental policies have successfully driven technological innovation. She emphasized three crucial conditions for solving environmental issues: personal impact, public awareness, and practical solutions.
Addressing current global warming challenges, she noted that while keeping warming under 1.5°C is immensely difficult, staying within 2°C remains achievable if we translate scientific understanding into concrete action, inspiring the younger generation to lead climate solutions.
💡 Lecture Highlights:
- Lessons from History: Public engagement and sound policy can effectively drive industrial and technological solutions.
- Three Key Elements: Solvable environmental problems require personal impact, clear public perception, and actionable solutions.
- From Science to Action: Encouraging students and faculty to transform climate awareness into real-world impact.
🔗 Original Article: https://pr.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnunews/index.php?mode=data&id=24931
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