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Peter H. Gleick's primary scientific contributions are centered on astrophysics and space exploration.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's expertise lies in environmental issues, specifically freshwater resources and climate change, not astrophysics or space exploration. His work focuses on the intersection of the environment, development, and human health.
Peter H. Gleick served as Deputy Assistant for Energy and the Environment to the Governor of California from 1980 to 1982.
Answer: True
During the period of 1980 to 1982, Peter H. Gleick held the position of Deputy Assistant for Energy and the Environment for the Governor of California.
Peter H. Gleick holds a B.S. degree from Stanford University.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University, not Stanford University.
What is Peter H. Gleick's primary field of scientific expertise?
Answer: Environmental issues, particularly freshwater resources and climate change
Peter H. Gleick's primary scientific expertise lies in environmental issues, with a particular focus on freshwater resources and climate change, encompassing their complex interactions with development and human health.
From which institution did Peter H. Gleick earn his Ph.D. in Energy and Resources?
Answer: University of California, Berkeley
Peter H. Gleick earned his Ph.D. in Energy and Resources from the University of California, Berkeley.
Peter H. Gleick's early research, commencing in the late 1980s, was notable for linking which two domains?
Answer: Environmental issues and international security
Peter H. Gleick's early work was among the first to establish a significant link between environmental issues, such as climate change and water scarcity, and the domain of international security, including the potential for conflict.
Which of the following is NOT listed as an academic qualification of Peter H. Gleick?
Answer: Ph.D. in Hydroclimatology from Stanford University
Peter H. Gleick's listed academic qualifications include a B.S. from Yale University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Energy and Resources from the University of California, Berkeley. A Ph.D. in Hydroclimatology from Stanford University is not among them.
Peter H. Gleick's doctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley, concentrated on the regional impacts of climate change on water resources.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick's doctoral dissertation was seminal in modeling the regional effects of climate change on water resources, specifically examining alterations in streamflow, snowpack, and soil moisture.
Peter H. Gleick's early work linked environmental degradation solely to economic development, neglecting its security implications.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's early research was notable for linking environmental factors, such as climate change and water scarcity, to international security and potential conflicts, rather than ignoring these implications.
Peter H. Gleick served as a co-lead author for the Air Quality Sector Report of the first National Climate Assessment.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick served as a co-lead author for the Water Sector Report, not the Air Quality Sector Report, of the first National Climate Assessment.
Gleick's 2014 article linked drought and climate change to the civil war in Egypt.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's 2014 article examined the links between drought, climate change, and water management decisions contributing to the civil war in Syria, not Egypt.
Peter H. Gleick's 1989 paper in 'Ambio' discussed the challenges greenhouse warming posed specifically to developed nations.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's 1989 paper in 'Ambio' primarily discussed the implications of greenhouse warming for developing countries, not specifically for developed nations.
The concept of 'peak water' was introduced by Peter H. Gleick.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick is credited with pioneering the concept of 'peak water,' which addresses the limits of sustainable freshwater withdrawal and use.
Peter H. Gleick's 1993 paper in *International Security* focused on the potential for violence related to water resources.
Answer: True
In his 1993 publication in the journal *International Security*, Peter H. Gleick explored the significant potential for violence arising from issues related to water resources.
Peter H. Gleick's 2002 paper in 'Nature' introduced the concept of 'hard water paths'.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's 2002 paper in 'Nature' introduced the concept of the 'soft water path,' not 'hard water paths'.
Peter H. Gleick's doctoral dissertation was the first to model the regional impacts of climate change on water resources.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick's doctoral dissertation is recognized as the first study to model the regional impacts of climate change on water resources.
What groundbreaking aspect characterized Peter H. Gleick's doctoral dissertation?
Answer: It was the first to model the regional impacts of climate change on water resources.
Peter H. Gleick's doctoral dissertation was groundbreaking as it was the first to model the regional impacts of climate change on water resources, specifically examining alterations in streamflow, snowpack, and soil moisture.
Which of the following concepts related to sustainable water management was pioneered by Peter H. Gleick?
Answer: Soft Water Path
Peter H. Gleick pioneered the concept of the 'Soft Water Path,' which advocates for sustainable water management strategies.
What was the primary focus of Peter H. Gleick's 1993 paper published in *International Security*?
Answer: The threat of violence arising from water resource issues.
Peter H. Gleick's 1993 paper in *International Security* primarily focused on the potential for violence and conflict stemming from issues related to water resources.
What role did Peter H. Gleick play in the first National Climate Assessment?
Answer: Co-lead author for the Water Sector Report
Peter H. Gleick served as a co-lead author for the Water Sector Report within the first U.S. National Climate Assessment.
Peter H. Gleick's 2014 article in 'Weather, Climate, and Society' examined the role of certain factors in influencing which civil war?
Answer: The Syrian Civil War
Peter H. Gleick's 2014 article analyzed the influence of drought, climate change, and water management decisions on the civil war in Syria.
The concept of 'peak water,' introduced by Peter H. Gleick, relates to:
Answer: The point at which water demand exceeds sustainable supply.
The concept of 'peak water,' as introduced by Peter H. Gleick, refers to the point at which the demand for freshwater exceeds its sustainable supply, indicating critical limits in resource availability.
What did Peter H. Gleick's 1987 paper in 'Water Resources Research' investigate?
Answer: The development and testing of a water balance model for climate change impacts.
Peter H. Gleick's 1987 paper in 'Water Resources Research' investigated the development and empirical testing of a water balance model designed to assess the impacts of climate change.
What concept did Peter H. Gleick's 2002 paper in 'Nature' introduce?
Answer: The 'soft water path'
Peter H. Gleick's 2002 paper in 'Nature' introduced the concept of the 'soft water path' as an alternative to traditional, large-scale water infrastructure projects.
Peter H. Gleick's 1989 paper in 'Ambio' discussed greenhouse warming and its implications primarily for:
Answer: Developing countries
Peter H. Gleick's 1989 paper in 'Ambio' focused on the implications of greenhouse warming, particularly concerning the challenges faced by developing countries.
What did Peter H. Gleick's 2010 paper in the 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' discuss?
Answer: 'Peak Water' and its limits
Peter H. Gleick's 2010 paper in PNAS explored the concept of 'Peak Water,' examining the conceptual and practical limitations of freshwater withdrawal and usage.
The Water Conflict Chronology serves as a database documenting peace treaties related to water resources.
Answer: False
The Water Conflict Chronology, maintained by the Pacific Institute, is a database that documents instances of violence associated with water resources throughout history, not peace treaties.
Peter H. Gleick proposed a basic daily water requirement of 100 liters per person for survival.
Answer: False
In his 1996 paper, Peter H. Gleick argued for a basic daily water requirement of 50 liters per person for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and sanitation, not 100 liters.
Peter H. Gleick's 2010 book, 'Bottled and Sold,' examined the environmental impacts of plastic waste.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's 2010 book, 'Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water,' explored the bottled water industry and its associated issues, rather than focusing solely on plastic waste.
Peter H. Gleick co-authored 'A 21st Century U.S. Water Policy' in 2012.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick was a co-author of the publication 'A 21st Century U.S. Water Policy,' released in 2012.
Peter H. Gleick is the editor of the annual series 'Global Water Resources Today'.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick is the editor of the biennial series 'The World's Water,' which reports on the state of global freshwater resources, not an annual series titled 'Global Water Resources Today'.
Peter H. Gleick's 1998 paper in 'Water Policy' addressed the concept of the human right to water.
Answer: True
In 1998, Peter H. Gleick published a paper in the journal 'Water Policy' that specifically addressed the concept of the human right to water.
Peter H. Gleick's 2010 paper in PNAS discussed the concept of 'Peak Oil'.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's 2010 paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) discussed the concept of 'Peak Water,' not 'Peak Oil'.
What does the Water Conflict Chronology, maintained by the Pacific Institute, document?
Answer: Instances of violence associated with water resources throughout history.
The Water Conflict Chronology, curated by the Pacific Institute, meticulously documents historical instances of violence and conflict directly associated with water resources.
In a 1996 paper, what specific daily water requirement did Peter H. Gleick argue for as a basic human need?
Answer: 50 liters per person per day
In a 1996 publication, Peter H. Gleick proposed that a minimum of 50 liters per person per day constitutes a basic human requirement for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and sanitation.
What was the primary subject of Peter H. Gleick's 2010 book, 'Bottled and Sold'?
Answer: The bottled water industry and its associated issues.
Peter H. Gleick's 2010 book, 'Bottled and Sold,' critically examined the bottled water industry, its marketing, and its environmental and social implications.
Which biennial report series on freshwater resources does Peter H. Gleick edit?
Answer: The World's Water
Peter H. Gleick is the editor of the biennial publication series titled 'The World's Water,' which provides comprehensive reports on the state of global freshwater resources.
What is the title of Peter H. Gleick's book published in 2023?
Answer: The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future
Peter H. Gleick's book published in 2023 is titled 'The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future'.
What is the primary focus of the 'The World's Water' series edited by Peter H. Gleick?
Answer: Reporting on the state of the world's freshwater resources.
The 'The World's Water' series, edited by Peter H. Gleick, primarily focuses on reporting and analyzing the current state of the world's freshwater resources.
Peter H. Gleick co-founded the Pacific Institute in 1997.
Answer: False
The Pacific Institute was co-founded by Peter H. Gleick in 1987, not 1997.
The stated mission of the Pacific Institute is to develop solutions for global energy challenges.
Answer: False
The Pacific Institute's mission is focused on creating and advancing solutions to global water challenges, not energy challenges.
The United Nations formally recognized the human right to water and sanitation in 2000.
Answer: False
The United Nations formally adopted the human right to water and sanitation in Resolution 64/292 on July 28, 2010, not in 2000.
In what year was the Pacific Institute, co-founded by Peter H. Gleick, established?
Answer: 1987
The Pacific Institute, co-founded by Peter H. Gleick, was established in 1987.
How did Peter H. Gleick contribute to the formal recognition of the human right to water by the United Nations?
Answer: His work defining basic water needs was cited by the UN in its General Comment 15.
Peter H. Gleick was among the early scholars to define and advocate for a human right to water, asserting that access to basic water requirements is a fundamental human right supported by international law. His work, including the proposed 50 liters per day requirement, was cited by the United Nations in its General Comment 15 on the right to water.
Peter H. Gleick was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2003.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2003, an award recognizing individuals for outstanding creativity and originality.
Peter H. Gleick has been featured as an expert on water and climate issues by CNN and NPR.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick is frequently cited by major media outlets, including CNN and NPR, as an expert on water and climate-related issues.
Peter Gleick received the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization in 2018.
Answer: True
In 2018, Peter H. Gleick was honored with the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization.
Peter H. Gleick was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2003.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2006, not 2003.
What significant fellowship did Peter H. Gleick receive in 2003?
Answer: MacArthur Fellowship
In 2003, Peter H. Gleick was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, often referred to as a 'Genius Grant,' in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of water resources.
In which year was Peter H. Gleick elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences?
Answer: 2006
Peter H. Gleick was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2006.
Which of the following media outlets has featured Peter H. Gleick as an expert on water and climate issues?
Answer: CNBC, CNN, and NPR
Peter H. Gleick has been frequently featured as an expert on water and climate issues by prominent media outlets including CNBC, CNN, and NPR.
What distinction did Peter H. Gleick receive in 2018?
Answer: Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization
In 2018, Peter H. Gleick was honored with the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization.
Peter H. Gleick was awarded the BMI Prize in 2019 by which institution?
Answer: Tel Aviv University's Boris Mints Institute
In 2019, Peter H. Gleick received the BMI Prize from Tel Aviv University's Boris Mints Institute, recognizing his contributions to solving strategic global challenges.
Which significant awards did Peter H. Gleick receive in 2011?
Answer: The U.S. Water Prize (jointly with Pacific Institute) and the IWRA Ven Te Chow Memorial Award
In 2011, Peter H. Gleick received the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) Ven Te Chow Memorial Award and, jointly with the Pacific Institute, was awarded the first U.S. Water Prize.
In February 2012, Peter H. Gleick admitted to forging documents from The Heartland Institute.
Answer: False
In February 2012, Peter H. Gleick admitted to obtaining documents from The Heartland Institute under false pretenses and anonymously distributing them, characterizing it as a significant lapse in judgment and ethics, rather than outright forgery.
Following the Heartland Institute incident, Peter H. Gleick was permanently dismissed from the Pacific Institute.
Answer: False
Following an investigation into the Heartland Institute incident, the Pacific Institute supported Peter H. Gleick's reinstatement, finding no evidence of forgery and concluding his actions constituted a lapse in judgment. He was not permanently dismissed.
Peter H. Gleick's work has been recognized by military and intelligence community analysts regarding water and security.
Answer: True
Peter H. Gleick's research on the nexus of water and security has garnered recognition from military and intelligence community analysts, who have utilized his findings.
Peter H. Gleick's 2017 article focused on the topic of 'Water and U.S. Environmental Policy'.
Answer: False
Peter H. Gleick's 2017 article focused on 'Water and U.S. National Security,' not 'Water and U.S. Environmental Policy'.
In February 2012, Peter H. Gleick admitted to an ethical lapse involving documents obtained from which organization?
Answer: The Heartland Institute
In February 2012, Peter H. Gleick admitted to an ethical lapse concerning documents obtained from The Heartland Institute, which he described as a significant lapse in judgment.
What was the outcome of the investigation into Peter H. Gleick's actions regarding The Heartland Institute documents?
Answer: The Pacific Institute cleared him of forgery charges and supported his reinstatement.
Following an internal investigation, the Pacific Institute cleared Peter H. Gleick of forgery charges and supported his reinstatement, concluding his actions constituted a lapse in judgment but not criminal misconduct.