Veerabhadran Ramanathan, one of the inspirations behind "Laudato si'", awarded by the Academy of Sciences
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Indian scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan (shown here in 2014, in California) received the Grand Medal of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, September 9. Since his encyclical Laudato si', he has been warning about the profound inequalities caused by climate change. Erik Jepsen / UC San Diego
A pioneer in climate research and the destruction of the ozone layer, the Indian scientist also participated in the drafting of Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si' in 2015. The Academy of Sciences awarded him its Grand Medal, its highest distinction, on Tuesday, September 9.
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