Ronald Oxburgh, Baron Oxburgh
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Ernest Ronald Oxburgh, Baron Oxburgh, KBE, FRS, HonFREng[1] (born 2 November 1934) is an English geologist, geophysicist and politician.[2] Lord Oxburgh is well known for his work as a public advocate in both academia and the business world in addressing the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and develop alternative energy sources[3] as well as his negative views on the consequences of current oil consumption.
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The Lord Oxburgh | |
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Born | (1934-11-02) 2 November 1934 (age 89) |
Alma mater | University College, Oxford Princeton University |
Spouse(s) | Ursula, Lady Oxburgh |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Bigsby Medal (1979) |
Scientific career | |
Thesis | Geology of the eastern Carabobo area, Venezuela (1960) |
Doctoral advisor | Harry Hammond Hess |
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