Honoring Thomas Lovejoy: He began working in the Amazon in 1965 and helped popularize the term “biological diversity.” The biologist’s research on the connection between climate change and biodiversity informed a key index on the vulnerability of tropical rainforests worldwide. Today, the National Geographic Society has named Lovejoy the winner of its most prestigious prize, the Hubbard Medal. His family will accept the award for the former Nat Geo Explorer at Large, who died in December. “Papa had tireless energy, coupled with a profound sense of hope that we, humankind, could solve the most challenging environmental issues and preserve our planet for the future,” his daughters Betsy, Kata, and Annie said in a statement. Read the full announcement here, and see a video honoring him.
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