tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post404150065124482288..comments2024-03-19T03:14:04.172-04:00Comments on Rabett Run: EliRabetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-48761839895771666842007-10-12T21:43:00.000-04:002007-10-12T21:43:00.000-04:00Eli went looking for pictures of Al Gore and R.K. ...Eli went looking for pictures of Al Gore and R.K. Pachauri that showed them as happy as they must be tonight. Their joy and the joy of those who support and work with them is well deserved.EliRabetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-4516010644517041412007-10-12T19:35:00.000-04:002007-10-12T19:35:00.000-04:00Actually John, "h" was me also, posting in haste w...Actually John, "h" was me also, posting in haste with a second thought. The wiki link seemed to stress the political activism more, though it does say the prize was awarded for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace."<BR/><BR/>And I agree, Marion, a Nobel prize sounds good and hopefully the money will do some good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-72304564304148633532007-10-12T18:10:00.000-04:002007-10-12T18:10:00.000-04:00This is validation. Onward.(Monbiot was really goo...This is validation. Onward.<BR/><BR/>(Monbiot was really good on democracy now! and I think Heat is going to gain interest from this)Marion Delgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493068399042656060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-57191153692364434312007-10-12T18:09:00.000-04:002007-10-12T18:09:00.000-04:00Holly: thanks for the pointer.I went back to her b...Holly: thanks for the pointer.<BR/><BR/>I went back to her bio, and she certainly had an awesome track record, and was quite deserving of the award (more than some) but I think on balance, I'd agree more with h. <BR/><BR/>In a post elsewhere, I perhaps did a better job distinguishing between a scientist getting a Peace Prize for science, or for something else. Linus Pauling got two Nobels: one for chemistry, and the peace prize for his nuclear test ban efforts.<BR/><BR/>To a modest extent, that might apply to Borlaug (and IPCC), in that there is some politics, but a large amount of science.<BR/><BR/>Of course, Borlaug (in his 90s, still going at it) proves that not every 90+ scientist goes the way of Frederick Seitz...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, gettign a Peace Prize for since is still a rarity, one way or another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-91745708089032918102007-10-12T14:48:00.000-04:002007-10-12T14:48:00.000-04:00Though maybe she won it for her political activism...Though maybe she won it for her political activism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-48282560083407630332007-10-12T14:43:00.000-04:002007-10-12T14:43:00.000-04:00An environmentalist won it in 2004, Wangari Maatha...An environmentalist won it in 2004, Wangari Maathai:<BR/><BR/><I>...The Norwegian Nobel Committee has challenged the world to broaden the understanding of peace: there can be no peace without equitable development; and there can be no development without sustainable management of the environment in a democratic and peaceful space. This shift is an idea whose time has come.<BR/><BR/>I call on leaders, especially from Africa, to expand democratic space and build fair and just societies that allow the creativity and energy of their citizens to flourish...</I><BR/><BR/>http://ca.geocities.com/wedafrs/lkih/maathai-lecture-text.html<BR/><BR/>She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in biology and a PhD in veterinary science.<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_MaathaiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-75309573613454560552007-10-12T13:35:00.000-04:002007-10-12T13:35:00.000-04:00Yes, and it is exceedingly rare for a scientist or...Yes, and it is exceedingly rare for a scientist or scientific organization to get a Peace prize for the science.<BR/><BR/>When was the last time that happened?<BR/>http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/<BR/>Unless I've missed something:<BR/>1970 Norman Borlaug<BR/><BR/>was the last (and maybe the only other) case...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com