The Contributions by Mario Molina , Atmospheric chemist and climatic, have highlighted it as one of the major references in the conservation of the environment.
Mexican scientist, Mario Molina was born in Mexico City in 1943. He was educated in his native country, and later in Germany and the United States.
Considered a universal Mexican, it has gained worldwide scientific recognition, leading it to collaborate in institutions and projects around the world, as well as advising executive cabinets on climate issues.
He is known mainly for his work related to the deterioration of the ozone layer because of the industrial gases known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). These studies and positions earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995.
Today Mario Molina is a member of many national academies of science; He has been a professor and guest at distinguished universities worldwide; Has great support in projects and scientific research as well as a written work of high importance. He chairs and works from a research center that bears his name.
Most Recent Posts by Mario Molina
CFC and its impact on the ozone layer
In 1974, Mario Molina was working with scientist F.S. Rowland, and a whole research team, in some predictions about the thinning of the ozone layer, which they described as a consequence of the emission of gases emanated at industrial and domestic level: chlorofluorocarbons.
These gases are usually emitted as waste from industrial refrigeration processes and by aerosol products, and have a permanence capacity in the atmosphere of up to 100 years.
Molina's work gave a significant boost to nations to start working together and counteract air pollution.
Molina and the properties of the atom
Before focusing on the effects of CFCs in the atmosphere, and during his years of study in the United States, Mario Molina was part of the department of the University of Berkeley, under the tutelage of one of the pioneers of the development of molecular structures.
Here began his work, together with F.S. Rowland, who would co-author his most representative work, focused on understanding the chemical properties of the atom in radioactive processes.
This first approach to the molecular components gave rise to Molina being interested in the inert chemical particles in the atmosphere.
Functional Treaties
Molina's stance on air pollution after publishing his findings led companies to take measures to reduce their pollutant emissions.
It is stated that the influence of Molina's work led him to be present in the agreements that led to the establishment of the Montreal Protocol in 1994; One of the most effective international treaties in the application of its guidelines.
Molina and urban air quality
His first book, Air quality in Mexico's megacity: an integral approach , Published in 2005 with Luisa Molina, includes in its pages the contributions of more than one hundred experts and professionals of science, in terms of their considerations on urban air quality.
The contents of this book, whose command of investigation led Mario Molina, is considered an indispensable modern reference and the support of international scenarios and policies that must be considered worldwide.
Placing on the table an example such as that of Mexico City, you can adopt positions that benefit less damaged scenarios.
Climate change
More recently, Molina published his second bibliographical work together with other authors, this time addressing the causes, consequences and phenomena of climate change, analyzing the factors that have led man to this point, and the possible scenarios in the short, medium and long term.
Published in the year 2016, this work reinforces the position that Molina maintains against the atmospheric and climatic deterioration of human origin.
Mario Molina Center
This research center, located in Mexico City, is the physical representation of the legacy that Mario Molina has left to the world scientific scene.
Today the Mario Molina Center is considered a bastion from which we work tirelessly to continue carrying out the relevant research on climate change.
The clear objective of this institution is to be an influential representative in local and national political decisions in favor of climate and environmental conservation. Likewise, it encourages international collaboration for this common good.
Scientific Publications
Mario Molina carries with him a considerable scientific baggage, where his articles, currently available for consultation, are of great importance.
His dedication to the issue of air pollution has not limited the scientific content and international collaborations he has been able to perform.
Molina has also researched the efforts and results of international treaties established over the years, as well as working together to generate predictions and scenarios on which to work in the future.
Public and political image
The birth of a public influence after the disclosure of his results allowed Mario Molina to position himself in the highest diplomatic and international instances in order not only to expose a reality, but to be a participant in its change.
The international importance of the scientist led him to monitor the decisions of international treaties on climate change.
The influence of his actions has led him to receive international decorations such as the Champions of the Earth Award from the United Nations and the Presidential Medal of Freedom of the United States.
Apart from his research projects, Mario Molina has been involved in advising, in the nature of climate conservation, governments such as Barack Obama, belonging to his Council of Science and Technology Advisers; And more recently, it has provided its advice and advice to representatives of the government and to Enrique Peña Nieto, current president of Mexico.
References
- Bruzón, L. (April 8, 2002). Mario Molina. Mexican scientist, discoverer of the hole in the ozone layer. About us .
- Center Mario Molina. (2014). Education in Climate Change. Mexico, D.F.: Mario Molina Center.
- Center Mario Molina. (S.f.). Semblanza Dr. Mario Molina . Obtained from Centro Mario Molina: centromariomolina.org
- Chimal, C. (2014). Clouds in the Mexican sky: Mario Molina, pioneer of environmentalism. Alfaguara.
- Leal, J. (2006). Air quality in the Mexico megacity. An integrated assessment. Eure Magazine , 141-145.