Vaclav Smil
Vaclav Smil is a Czech-Canadian scientist and policy analyst renowned for his extensive research on energy, environmental issues, and the interplay between technology and society. He has authored numerous books and articles that critically examine global energy systems and their implications for sustainability, emphasizing the need for realistic approaches to transitioning to renewable energy.
Born on Feb 03, 1943 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,544 | $700,000 | 448$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 499 | $31,000 | 12$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,466 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 3 | 20,404,215 | 10,509 | $921,000 | 541$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Václav Smil highlights how size impacts various aspects of our lives in his book.
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Estonia:
Václav Smil has expressed concerns about the unsustainable demand for more materials in renewable energy.
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Switzerland:
Vaclav Smil is an environmental scientist and author who addresses the pressing question of how global nutrition could function sustainably.
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Luxembourg:
Vaclav Smil is an author who wrote about how the world really works, including energy consumption.
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