John Mercer

John Mercer

scientist United Kingdom

John Mercer was a British glaciologist, best known for his influential 1978 paper in 'Nature' where he warned about the potential catastrophic impacts of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels due to fossil fuel consumption. He predicted significant global warming and sea-level rise, emphasizing the urgent need for action against climate change, a topic that remains pressing today as his forecasts have largely proven accurate.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
18,624
Power
741$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,624 $2,700,000 741$
Totals 1 67,886,011 18,624 $2,700,000 741$
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