Historical Case Studies

This case study recounts the discovery and use of radium and the social implications in the early 1900s.

This case study explores the pivotal contributions of Bert Bolin to climate science, particularly his role in shaping early research on atmospheric carbon dioxide and global warming. It highlights Bolin’s leadership in establishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and his efforts to bridge scientific understanding with policy action. Through his vision and persistence, Bolin helped lay the foundation for today’s global approach to climate change.

The goal of this project is to develop four historic case studies of scientists and/or breakthroughs in geoscience understanding.