When and where was Charles David Keeling born?
Charles David Keeling was born on the 20th of April 1928 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His father Ralph worked as an investment banker and sparked a five-year-old Charles's interest in astronomy.
Questions about Charles David Keeling
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What did Charles David Keeling measure at Mauna Loa starting in 1958?
Charles David Keeling started collecting carbon dioxide samples at the base in 1958. He developed the first instrument able to measure carbon dioxide in atmospheric samples with consistently reliable accuracy.
How much did atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration grow from 1958 to 2005 according to Charles David Keeling data?
Atmospheric concentration grew from 315 parts per million in 1958 to 380 parts per million in 2005. Increases correlated directly to fossil fuel emissions.
Who persuaded Charles David Keeling to work at Scripps Institution of Oceanography?
Roger Revelle directed the Scripps Institution of Oceanography based at La Jolla, California. He persuaded Keeling to continue his work there after Caltech.
When did Charles David Keeling receive a special achievement award from Vice President Al Gore?
A White House ceremony held in July 1997 presented Keeling with a special achievement award from Vice President Al Gore. The citation honored him for 40 years of outstanding scientific research associated with monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide.