Mario Molina: Repairing the Ozone Layer
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- 11.09.2009
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Chapter 11 of 11:
Mario Molina discusses the relationship between scientific research and industry. By collaborating and listening to the needs of industry and business, scientists become better informed and more able to tackle the challe… (45 seconds)
Chapter 1 of 11: Repairing the Ozone Layer
While humans did a huge amount of damage to the ozone layer, Mario Molina is confident that the holes will, over time, be repaired by the natural action of the Sun, as long as we are careful with our emissions. (1 minute, 14 seconds)
Chapter 2 of 11: Consequences of Global Warming
The surface temperature of the earth is undoubtably increasing and the consequences are not as simple as raising sea levels. We can expect droughts and hurricanes to be more widespread, while some areas may benefit from … (2 minutes, 41 seconds)
Chapter 3 of 11: Can We Fix Global Warming?
The outcome of the ozone layer disaster, as well as a more aware and responsible world population, gives Molina hope that the global warming disaster can be averted. (1 minute, 29 seconds)
Chapter 4 of 11: Science to the Rescue
There is a lot of pressure on science and engineering to come up with a solution to the global warming problem, but science doesn't work quite as neatly as people would like and expectations have to be tempered. (1 minute, 22 seconds)
Chapter 5 of 11: CFCs : When the UN Works.
An incredibly successful multinational effort to address the problems of the ozone depletion led to some swift legisliation to ban the substances that were causing these problems. (3 minutes, 21 seconds)
Chapter 6 of 11: Solving the Energy Crisis
While there is no magic bullet to solve the energy crisis, a combination of alternative energy sources and increased efficiency could help to solve it. The controversial use of nuclear energy will probably also have to p… (2 minutes, 33 seconds)
Chapter 7 of 11: Field Work at 30,000 feet
Molina and his research group are conducting atmospheric studies and field measurements in Mexico City with results that are applicable to cities around the world. Collaboration between universities and institutions glob… (2 minutes, 12 seconds)
Chapter 8 of 11: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
It’s a cliché in science, but research always builds on the discoveries of others. Molina thinks that some of them just get lucky and get the recognition. (1 minute, 41 seconds)
Chapter 9 of 11: Collaboration is Key
Molina encourages his groups to collaborate with other fields, those obviously related in atmospheric studies and fundemental chemistry but also politicians and economists. He believes this interdisciplinary approach is … (1 minute, 30 seconds)
Chapter 10 of 11: A Passion for Science
Molina advises science students to find passion in their work. He encourages his students to try and see how their work will have an impact on policy. (2 minutes, 55 seconds)
Chapter 11 of 11:
Mario Molina discusses the relationship between scientific research and industry. By collaborating and listening to the needs of industry and business, scientists become better informed and more able to tackle the challe… (45 seconds)
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Human activity could have a catastrophic impact on the atmosphere, but co-ordinated international efforts give Mario Molina hope for the future.
