Donald R. Prothero

Paleontologist and geologist, adjunct professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and research associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Author of "The Story of Earth's Climate in 25 Discoveries."

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Dec 14, 2024 • 41min

Donald R. Prothero, "The Story of Earth's Climate in 25 Discoveries: How Scientists Found the Connections Between Climate and Life" (Columbia UP, 2024)

In this engaging discussion, paleontologist Donald R. Prothero, who teaches at California State Polytechnic University and is a research associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, dives into Earth's climate history. He explores the intertwined evolution of life and climate across 4.5 billion years, revealing how past climate changes triggered mass extinctions and shaped species. Prothero highlights humanity's role in today's climate crisis and stresses the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate its effects.

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