David Suzuki
David Suzuki
Introduction
Challenge means ‘A task or situation that tests someone's abilities’ (Google Dictionary) and David Suzuki has experienced such tests many times in his life. David was born in Vancouver on the 24th of March 1936. He is a third generation Canadian. His grandparents were from Japan and his many life challenges were due to his nationality because of the attack in Pearl Harbour brought upon by Japan. Because of David’s nationality, he, his parents and his three sisters were taken to an internment camp where is troubles began. But despite all of his troubles David went on to become the “greatest living Canadian” (National Review of Medicine, 2008).
Review
David Suzuki has been a very successful environmentalist winning many awards including the Citation of Lifetime Achievement in 2005. He is described by many people as “… a passionate, committed and dedicated spokesperson for Canada’s wild places – and a fearless critic of the threats they face, he is a tireless advocate for the rights of First Nations, and he maintains a staggering schedule as Canada’s leading environmental champion.” (Ralph McMillian, 2005). David Suzuki received a scholarship for Amherst all Boys College where he studied medical science but while studying, fell in love with genetics. He describes genetics as ‘precise mathematically and elegant in its analysis’ (David Suzuki, 2009). He then went to the University of Chicago and got a PH.D in Zoology. While a scientist David was working on finding an effective pesticide for crops when he read a book that changed his life forever. The book was called ‘Silent Spring’ by Rachel Carson. It talked about the side effects of pesticides and how they will damage the delicate ecosystem. After reading ‘Silent Spring’, David went on to warn the world about global warming and climate change and described how the future may look if humans keep inventing without looking at the consequences.
In 1974 David hosted three
Introduction
Challenge means ‘A task or situation that tests someone's abilities’ (Google Dictionary) and David Suzuki has experienced such tests many times in his life. David was born in Vancouver on the 24th of March 1936. He is a third generation Canadian. His grandparents were from Japan and his many life challenges were due to his nationality because of the attack in Pearl Harbour brought upon by Japan. Because of David’s nationality, he, his parents and his three sisters were taken to an internment camp where is troubles began. But despite all of his troubles David went on to become the “greatest living Canadian” (National Review of Medicine, 2008).
Review
David Suzuki has been a very successful environmentalist winning many awards including the Citation of Lifetime Achievement in 2005. He is described by many people as “… a passionate, committed and dedicated spokesperson for Canada’s wild places – and a fearless critic of the threats they face, he is a tireless advocate for the rights of First Nations, and he maintains a staggering schedule as Canada’s leading environmental champion.” (Ralph McMillian, 2005). David Suzuki received a scholarship for Amherst all Boys College where he studied medical science but while studying, fell in love with genetics. He describes genetics as ‘precise mathematically and elegant in its analysis’ (David Suzuki, 2009). He then went to the University of Chicago and got a PH.D in Zoology. While a scientist David was working on finding an effective pesticide for crops when he read a book that changed his life forever. The book was called ‘Silent Spring’ by Rachel Carson. It talked about the side effects of pesticides and how they will damage the delicate ecosystem. After reading ‘Silent Spring’, David went on to warn the world about global warming and climate change and described how the future may look if humans keep inventing without looking at the consequences.
In 1974 David hosted three
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