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Richard Petron

Richard Petron was a scientist who made important contributions to the understanding of how the Earth's climate and atmosphere works. He studied the way gases, heat, and energy move through the atmosphere, and studied how human activities can affect the climate. He also created models that helped scientists predict how the Earth's climate could change in the future. His work helped scientists better understand the effects of climate change and develop better policies to protect our planet.