Honoring Air Quality AchievementsJune 22, 2017

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2016 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards

DR. ARIE J. HAAGEN-SMIT1900 – 1977

Professor at California Institute of Technology Linked southern California smog to automobiles “Father” of air pollution control ARB’s first Chairman in 1968 Awarded the National Medal of Science in 1973 2

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M O B I L E L A B O R A T O R Y

DR. HAAGEN-SMIT

BACKGROUND

Awards began in 2001 Three or more recipients selected

each year Recognizes career contributions to

improving air quality and climate International nominations welcome

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2016 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Chester J. France

Daniel Greenbaum

Joyce E. Penner

Veerabhadran Ramanathan

Anumita Roychowdhury

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CHESTER J. FRANCEEMISSION CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

Former Director of the Assessment and Standards Division, U.S. EPA

Leader in development of federal motor vehicle and emission control programs

Engaged diverse stakeholders to deliver environmentally significant programs with millions of tons of pollution reduction and trillions of dollars in benefits

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CHET FRANCE AND PRESIDENT CLINTON

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U . S . E P A A W A R D S C E R E M O N Y 2 0 1 4

CHET FRANCE

DANIEL GREENBAUMENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

President and CEO, Health Effects Institute

Chair, International Council on Clean Transportation

World-renowned leader on high-profile, high-quality efforts on air pollution science, communication, and policies

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T A L K O N T H E G L O B A L B U R D E N O F D I S E A S E , B E I J I N G 2 0 1 4

DAN GREENBAUM

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U . S . H O U S E C O M M I T T E E O N S C I E N C E , S P A C E , & T E C H N O L O G Y 2 0 1 2

DAN GREENBAUM

JOYCE E. PENNER, Ph.D.AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH

Professor of Atmospheric Science at University of Michigan

World-renowned expert in atmospheric aerosols and their relationship to human activities

Lead author and contributing author to multiple IPCC reports

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N

PROFESSOR PENNER

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PROFESSOR PENNER (FAR RIGHT)

VEERABHADRAN RAMANATHAN, Ph.D.CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH

Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric and Climate Sciences at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California at San Diego

Expert in scientific basis for mitigation strategies for climate change, especially short-lived climate pollutants

Described as Pope Francis’ “Climate Scientist”

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PROFESSOR RAMANATHAN

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C O U R T E S Y O F T H E V A T I C A N 2 0 1 4

PROFESSOR RAMANATHAN WITH POPE FRANCIS

ANUMITA ROYCHOWDHURYINTERNATIONAL AIR POLLUTION POLICY

Executive Director for Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, India

Leader for the right to clean air and air quality control programs: vehicle emissions standards, cleaner fuel options, and sustainable development

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ANUMITA ROYCHOWDHURY (3RD FROM RIGHT)

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S I G N I N G M O U O N S T R E N G T H E N I N G E N V I R O N M E N T A L G O V E R N A N C E

ANUMITA ROYCHOWDHURY WITH KENYA’S ENV. DIRECTOR