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'''David W. Keith''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[environmental scientist]]. His current position is the Gordon McKay Professor of [[Applied Physics]], School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Professor of [[Public Policy]], [[Harvard Kennedy School]], [[Harvard University]].{{cn|date=February 2012}} |
'''David W. Keith''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[environmental scientist]]. His current position is the Gordon McKay Professor of [[Applied Physics]], School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Professor of [[Public Policy]], [[Harvard Kennedy School]], [[Harvard University]].{{cn|date=February 2012}} |
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He is the former director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) Energy and Environmental Systems Group at the [[University of Calgary]].<ref name=CG/> Keith has worked in [[carbon dioxide air capture]] both academically, and in his capacity as president of Carbon Engineering. He has been featured on the [[Discovery Channel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/project-earth/lab-books/fixing-carbon/scientist.html |title=David Kieth : Fixing Carbon |publisher=Discovery Channel online |work=Project Earth |accessdate=2011-11-01}}</ref>{{primary source-inline|date=February 2012|reason=This is not a third party, but the broadcaster and producer of the show. If it's actually worth mentioning, a third party will have covered it.}} In 2006 Keith was selected by ''[[Canadian Geographic]]'' as Environmental Scientist of the Year and Time's [[Heroes of the Environment (2009)]].<ref name=CG>{{cite journal|last=Brian |first=Bergman |title=Climate Contrarian |journal=[[Canadian Geographic]] |pages=74–82 |issue=May/June 2006 |url=http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/magazine/mJ06/envscientist_mj06.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=June 10, 2009}}</ref> |
He is the former director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) Energy and Environmental Systems Group at the [[University of Calgary]].<ref name=CG/> Keith has worked in [[carbon dioxide air capture]] both academically, and in his capacity as president of Carbon Engineering. |
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He has been featured on the [[Discovery Channel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/project-earth/lab-books/fixing-carbon/scientist.html |title=David Kieth : Fixing Carbon |publisher=Discovery Channel online |work=Project Earth |accessdate=2011-11-01}}</ref>{{primary source-inline|date=February 2012|reason=This is not a third party, but the broadcaster and producer of the show. If it's actually worth mentioning, a third party will have covered it.}} In 2006 Keith was selected by ''[[Canadian Geographic]]'' as Environmental Scientist of the Year and Time's [[Heroes of the Environment (2009)]].<ref name=CG>{{cite journal|last=Brian |first=Bergman |title=Climate Contrarian |journal=[[Canadian Geographic]] |pages=74–82 |issue=May/June 2006 |url=http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/magazine/mJ06/envscientist_mj06.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=June 10, 2009}}</ref> |
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David has been featured in a wide range of media, including [[TED talks]],<ref>http://www.ted.com/speakers/david_keith.html</ref>{{primary source-inline|date=February 2012|reason=This is not a third party, but the org itself. If it's actually worth mentioning, a third party will have covered it.}} in a documentary on [[geoengineering]],{{cn|date=February 2012}} and on the [[Discovery Channel]]. |
David has been featured in a wide range of media, including [[TED talks]],<ref>http://www.ted.com/speakers/david_keith.html</ref>{{primary source-inline|date=February 2012|reason=This is not a third party, but the org itself. If it's actually worth mentioning, a third party will have covered it.}} in a documentary on [[geoengineering]],{{cn|date=February 2012}} and on the [[Discovery Channel]]. |
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Revision as of 05:21, 23 April 2012
David W. Keith is a Canadian environmental scientist. His current position is the Gordon McKay Professor of Applied Physics, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University.[citation needed]
He is the former director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) Energy and Environmental Systems Group at the University of Calgary.[1] Keith has worked in carbon dioxide air capture both academically, and in his capacity as president of Carbon Engineering.
He has been featured on the Discovery Channel.[2][non-primary source needed] In 2006 Keith was selected by Canadian Geographic as Environmental Scientist of the Year and Time's Heroes of the Environment (2009).[1]
David has been featured in a wide range of media, including TED talks,[3][non-primary source needed] in a documentary on geoengineering,[citation needed] and on the Discovery Channel.
Keith speaking about climate change and global warming, stated "Being silent is unethical and arrogant" per Eli Kintisch's 2010 book "Hack the Planet: Science's Best Hope, or Worst Nightmare, for Averting Climate Catastrophe" ISBN 978-0470524268.
References
- ^ a b Brian, Bergman. "Climate Contrarian" (PDF). Canadian Geographic (May/June 2006): 74–82. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
- ^ "David Kieth : Fixing Carbon". Project Earth. Discovery Channel online. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ http://www.ted.com/speakers/david_keith.html
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