David Suzuki

Born: March 24, 1936
Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia

• David Suzuki is best known for his making people aware of earth's environmental problems.

• Because they were Japanese, his family and David were placed in an internment camp during World War II.

• After the war, David Suzuki went to high school in London, Ontario, followed by attaining a BA degree from Amherst College in United Stases.

• He went on to qualify for a Ph.D. in 1961 from University of Chicago majoring in zoology.

• In 1963, he joined the staff of the University of British Columbia as a professor.

• He soon established himself as a talented research scientist working with fruit flies.

• Beginning in 1974, David Suzuki has hosted at least three television science series including one called "The Nature of Things."

• His television shows have enabled him to bring environmental awareness to millions of viewers.

• Suzuki has published over 30 books based mostly on sustaining ecology.

• He has received over 10 honorary degrees from various universities world-wide.

• In 1976 David Suzuki was named an Officer of the Order of Canada.

• In 1990, he and his wife set up what is known as the David Suzuki Foundation.

• Suzuki also won several major awards including a Governor General’s Award for Conservation in 1985.

• David Suzuki is now considered a major spokesperson for sustainable development on earth.

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