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Solutions Review compiles the most essential books that any network or IT architects need to add to their reading list.

Are you a network or IT architect looking to gain more knowledge in your area of expertise? Books, whether hardcover or digital, are an excellent source for people looking to learn about a specific field of technology, and network and IT architecture is no exception. Weve listed the eight most essential books for network and IT architects that you should add to your reading list. These books are intended for beginners and experts alike and are written by authors with proficiency and/or recognition in the field of network and IT architecture.

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by Dimitrios Serpanos and Tilman Wolf

Architecture of Network Systems explains the practice and methodologies that will allow you to solve a broad range of problems in system design, including problems related to security, quality of service, performance, manageability, and more. Leading researchers Dimitrios Serpanos and Tilman Wolf develop architectures for all network sub-systems, bridging the gap between operation and VLSI.

by Russ White and Denise Donohue

Two leading enterprise network architects help you craft solutions that are fully aligned with business strategy, smoothly accommodate change, and maximize future flexibility. Russ White and Denise Donohue guide network designers in asking and answering the crucial questions that lead to elegant, high-value solutions. Carefully blending business and technical concerns, they show how to optimize all network interactions involving flow, time, and people.

by John Day

Beginning with the seven fundamental, and still unanswered, questions identified during the ARPANETs development,Patterns in Network Architecture returns to bedrock and traces our experience both good and bad. Along the way, [John Day] uncovers overlooked patterns in protocols that simplify design and implementation and resolves the classic conflict between connection and connectionless while retaining the best of both.

by Orhan Ergun

This book will give you a High Level of overview of the Service Provider Network Design and Architecture. It talks about the unique aspects of Service Provider networks, different types of Service Providers and the business relationships between them. It covers the Service Providers services, different last mile access offerings and transport networks, and their subscribers and services.

by Edward Crawley, Bruce Cameron, and Daniel Selva

System architecture is the study of early decision making in complex systems. This text teaches how to capture experience and analysis about early system decisions, and how to choose architectures that meet stakeholder needs, integrate easily, and evolve flexibly. With case studies written by leading practitioners, from hybrid cars to communications networks to aircraft, this text showcases the science and art of system architecture.

by Stephen D. Burd

Discover the most comprehensive introduction to information systems hardware and software in business today with SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE, 7E. This new edition remains an indispensable tool for your strong foundation in IS (Information Systems) as the book emphasizes a managerial, broad systems perspective that provides a holistic approach to systems architecture. Thorough updates throughout this edition ensure all concepts, examples and applications reflect the very latest new technologies.

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It was an odd marriage and it wasn't always perfect.

There was missing team buses after games on occasion, the 'ass-chewing' against Western Kentucky, the personality differences, but in hindsight, they both probably needed each other.

When University of Alabama coach Nick Saban hired Lane Kiffin as his offensive coordinator in January of 2014, he was ready to evolve.On the other hand, Kiffin was looking for a new home, a place to rejuvenate his career following a failed stint as head coach at USC.

"We always had a tremendous amount of respect for Lane," Saban said on this week's SEC coaches teleconference. "Hes a great coach. Hes a very good offensive play-caller. Hes got a great feel for the game, really understands what the defense is trying to do and how to take advantage of it. We wanted to get more in the spread but keep a pro-style passing game, and Lane was well-versed in the pro-style part of it. I think we all grew together in the whole RPO-spread world. That was new for all of us. Did a lot of research on it, did a great job of implementing it and learning it and hes doing a great job with it right now and he did a great job for us here.

Kiffin's dynamic play-calling turned Blake Sims, a running back and scout team player when he arrived at the Capstone, into the school's single-season passing leader at the time in 2014 with 3,487 yards and 28 touchdowns.

In year two of Kiffin's offense, a Heisman Trophy winner was produced with Derrick Henry, who rushed for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns, propelling Alabama to its 16th national championship in school history.

Then, in his final season in Tuscaloosa, we saw just how special of a player Jalen Hurts could be with Kiffin. Hurts, who ultimately lost the starting job to Tua Tagovailoa, dazzled in 2016, completing 63 percent of his passes for 2,780 yards and 23 scores, while adding 954 yards on the ground and another 13 additional touchdowns.

That offensive revival helped pave the way for what Crimson Tide fans saw with Tagovailoa, and now Mac Jones under assistant Steve Sarkisian an offense that continues to hum, scoring 45 points a game through two games in 2020.

And the offensive unit, led by Jones, is a far cry from what Kiffin saw in 2009, when he was the head coach at Tennessee, squaring off against Saban for the first time, which the Crimson Tide won, 12-10, scoring all its points on field goals.

"I wish it was the old one like we played at Tennessee when they didnt score any touchdowns," Kiffin said earlier this week. "Its very different. Its why Coach [Saban] changed. Theyre explosive, they attack, they pass first. Tons of shots down the field. Way harder to defend."

Kiffin is now getting his first shot at Saban as a former assistant on Saturday when the Ole Miss Rebels host the Crimson Tide at 6:30 p.m inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss.

He will join the long list of former assistants who have tried to bring down the master and all, up to this point, have failed going a combined 20-0 against Saban.

"First off, it gets rid of this whole, 'I know him, so thats an advantage' thing," Kiffin said. "That things kind of shot down because theres been 20 games where the coaches knew him and they went 0-20. I think that just shows that you cant duplicate somewhere just because you worked there. What Coach [Saban] does is very unique. It works for him. I dont think it works for many other people, his style. He has it nailed, and everybody knows what it is when they get there. Its why it works. On the same token, too, the guys undefeated against 95 percent of coaches except for, what, Gus (Malzahn), Dabo (Swinney) and Urban (Meyer) or something?

"No one else has beat him. Hes got that record against everybody."

The first-year Rebel coach poked fun at Saban earlier this week when asked about their matchup, saying that the soon-to-be 69 year old couldn't cover him in a one-on-one situation.

Saban's response was golden and brought a big grin to his face, but the problem for Kiffin is, he isn't the one playing, he's gotta coach against him, which, for former Saban disciples, that continues to be one of the tallest mountains to climb in all of college football.

"I think he's probably right," Saban said. "I wouldn't disagree with him. I guess what I would ask is when he's my age, what's he's going to do? I don't know. I mean, it's a little bit of a disadvantage to be my age and have had a hip replacement. But I still pride myself on my ability to cover. I just don't think I can cover him."

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New research commissioned by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) reveals the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic on how people want to live and work at home.

UK homeowners are increasingly demanding environmentally efficient properties that better support their new ways of living, as well as their mental health, happiness and family cohesion.

The RIBAs research exclusively reveals that the majority of homeowners (70% of survey respondents) believe the design of their home has affected their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.

Spending more time in their home has made people more stressed (11%), anxious (10%) and depressed (10%); theyve found it harder to relax (9%) and its negatively impacted their productivity (6%).

The RIBAs research sought to understand the mental and physical benefits of living in a better-designed home. The findings highlight that 23% believe a better-designed home will increase their happiness; theyd be able to relax more (31%) and sleep better (17%).

Insights also revealed that with working from home now the new normal for many, 15% want to improve the design of their home to help them be more productive. And with families spending more time together at home, more than one in 10 (11%) believe making changes to the design of their home would help them to live more harmoniously with others in the house.

Environmental Psychologist and Lecturer at University of Surrey,Eleanor Ratcliffesaid: For many of us our home is our favourite place and an important part of our identity. Over recent months our homes have had to become the workplace, school, and gym, and yet still be a place to relax and recover from all the everyday stresses and strains impacting entire households. The RIBAs research demonstrates that many people realise that their home in its current form does not cater for all these different uses and users.

A home design that reflects who you are your values, needs, and interests can make people feel good about themselves. A home that meets ones needs because it is appropriately designed can also make people feel more in control, and that is especially relevant when life feels uncertain.

Eight out of 10 respondents (79%) identified one or more of the changes that theyd now like to make to the design of their home after lockdown, these include:

Ben Channon,RIBA Chartered Architect, Head of Wellbeing at Assael Architecture and author of book, Happy by Designsaid: As architects, we understand that every family is unique and the design of their home must be tailored to fit their specific needs. Were trained to be creative and practical problem solvers and will add value, not just financial, but also to your quality of life ensuring that your most sacred space works for you and your loved ones. We will help you to make your home more usable and, put simply, a nicer place to live ultimately making you happier and healthier.

RIBA PresidentAlan Jonesadded: Its clear that the impact of COVID-19 will affect how and where we choose to live for years to come. For many of us, our homes are our sanctuaries, and this new research commissioned by the RIBA clearly indicates that many people are keener than ever to adapt and improve their homes.

I strongly encourage homeowners to seek professional expertise to make their dreams a reality. RIBA Chartered Architects and Chartered Practices offer the highest standards and assurance in the UK. They can support homeowners every step of the way, whether they are extending their home or building a new one from scratch.

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PCL Construction is pleased to announce its work with the University of Denver and WZMH Architects to design, build and deliver a smart screening and testing facility Citizen Care Pod Corporations (CCP) Mobile COVID-19 Testing Pod (Care Pod) to support the return of students to the University of Denver campus during the coronavirus pandemic. From concept to completion, the entire process took three weeks and is providing COVID-19 testing professionals with a permanent facility that provides a secure and comfortable environment.

Having used tents for COVID-19 testing, the university turned to PCL Construction for a more permanent solution to safely conduct testing through changing weather conditions. The 40-foot pod can test individuals who either walk or drive-up. Unlike tents, the pod offers a secure, safe and comfortable environment with climate control, HEPA filters, heating, air conditioning and positive air pressurization. It also is ADA compliant.

We really needed to look for a solution that would last through the summer and winter, said James Rosner, Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management and Planning. Tents really werent a good long-term option. The Care Pod solution was a perfect fit for the university to be able to test students, faculty and staff by providing both drive-up and walk-up options, and an ADA accessible window.

The testing pods are easily modified for future use in administering a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as for flu and other viruses. Click here to see a video of the Care Pods installation.

This is a safe space that is easily accessible for university students, faculty and staff to receive COVID-19 tests to ensure they study and work in a virus-free campus environment, said Zenon Radewych, CCPs Chief Creative Officer.

Utilizing modular construction methods, PCL Construction is manufacturing and assembling the pods by retrofitting shipping containers to support rapid delivery and installation. Heating, air-conditioning, and high-efficiency particulate HEPA filters for mechanical ventilation units are standard features.

Citizen Care Pod also offers an Education Pod and a Long-Term Care Visiting Pod.

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John Kirkpatrick was appointed to carry out site inspections by the developer of a semi-detached house in Belfast.

Architects Certificates were signed in January 2015 and May 2017, and the final certificate confirmed Kirkpatrick had visited the site at appropriate intervals and would be liable for a period of six years from the date of the certificate.

It was alleged Kirkpatrick failed to adequately inspect the site in accordance with the Architects Certificate dated 22 May 2017 and that he acted inappropriately by attempting to enter into a financial settlement with the complainant on condition that she withdraw her complaint from ARB.

It was also alleged that Kirkpatrick failed to co-operate fully and promptly with ARB during its investigation into the complaint against him.

Kirkpatrick did not attend the hearing and was not legally represented. In his written submissions, he maintained that he had trusted the developer to resolve the issues, although that relationship had now broken down.

He also outlined his personal circumstances, which had prevented him from dealing with the matter fully and expressed some regret for the issues that had arisen.

The PCC found the allegations proven and agreed these failings were serious enough to amount to unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).

When determining the sanction, the PCC took into account that Kirkpatrick had no previous adverse regulatory history and his unblemished career spanning 45 years.

The PCC also recognised that he had experienced some personal difficulties, which had impacted on his ability to respond to these matters.

However, the PCC noted that Kirkpatricks failings represented a pattern of poor conduct over an extended period of time rather than an isolated incident, and those failings had resulted in a significant impact on his clients.

It found he also failed to provide any evidence of remorse or real insight into the seriousness of his failings or engage meaningfully with the disciplinary process.

It, therefore, decided a one-year suspension order should be imposed in order to uphold proper professional standards and the reputation of the profession.

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Michael Smith gives us the inside scoop on his tenure with the Obamas.

When it comes to interior design, Michael Smith is no stranger to high-profile clients. His impressive rsum includes projects with Cindy Crawford, Steven Spielberg, and Shonda Rhimes, to name a few. Throughout the years, he learned they all require a certain level of privacy, discretion, and an insane attention to detail. Then, in 2009 he was commissioned by the Obamas to update none other than the White Houseprobably the most major interior design gig in existence.

Since WWII, it has become customary for each president to leave their mark on the White House in some way. Because there is so much history, so much beauty within the commemorated space, the interior design is a bit of a puzzle; how to modernize without fundamentally altering? A notion that Smith, a self-dubbed student of history, was extremely conscious of. Its still really surreal, explains Smith. Youre always aware of the weight of history. Always. Not to mention, a sitting president will only live there for four to eight years, so youre on a time constriction. Then layer on the added fact that it is the one of the most photographed, documented spaces in the whole country.

Smith not only understood all these factors, but also recognized that when the Obamas entered the White House, they were first and foremost a family with two young children. They needed to be able to not just live, but feel comfortable in the space they called their home. We caught up with Smith to discuss collaborating with the Obamas, working with history instead of against it, and *subtly* modernizing Americas house, which you can read more about in his new book,Designing History.

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So you are approached to design the White House. Where do you begin?

I think you start by doing a lot of research, which is what I did. I wanted to understand what had come before, who had done what, and to really understand context more than anything else. I think that was the most important thing for me, initially, was to kind of just do all the research so I would know whats happening.

Can you speak to the Obamas design sense?

Its sort of what you think it would be. Theyre super relaxed, super respectful of history and of what had come before. The whole mandate with Mrs. Obama wasHow will this work for our family? And then how will it work for the next family and the next family after that? I think that theres a tradition with presidential families, theres a spirit of stewardship and understanding that youre only going to be there for four years, hopefully eight years, and in that time you want to be comfortable. Its Americas house and everything you do hopefully makes it better for the next presidentthe way that the Bushes left the house in really beautiful shape for the Obamas.

With a place with so much history, what do you have to keep in mind when youre doing the design?

I think you want to be mindful of it, but it depends. I mean, certain rooms like the public rooms, youre more hyperaware of not upsetting whats happened, but kind of adding to it and maybe tailoring it a little bit. With the upstairs rooms, there was a lot more leeway. Theyre more personal for the president and for his family. But again, youre just conscious. Anyone who is a student of history, like I am, is obsessed with trying to stay in the lane of history. Then to do two little girls rooms when they moved into the White House, you have to make them cheerful and kid-like, but still keep them in context where they feel like theyre in the White House. That was the thing that I really wanted to achieve.

Were there any great historical pieces that you were able to work around and build into the space?

Everything was essentially historical, so its all really good. I think the great thing is we used this bed from the White House collection which we re-curtained and updated for their bedroom. Every room had some amazing piece of furniture. There was a room that used to be President Kennedys bedroom that we made into a sitting room for the Obamas. It was a different plan for the room, but it had the same chest of drawers that had occupied the same wall when it was President Kennedys room. That kind of idea is really wonderful.

Working in a space with so much history, it can become museum-like so quickly. Was there any way that you tried to make the interiors a little more approachable?

I think the big thing was trying to figure out how to bring in contemporary art, because by bringing in modern art, it really made it feel personal to them and really, really interesting. Theres a huge list in the book about it. I think it was really interesting that we could borrow work from various museums, which was great. It was a huge resource to have because you could really quickly make it something that was personal. We just knew that by putting big contemporary paintings we could make it more colorful, make it brighter and just lighter and younger.

In a house with so many traditional elements, how much do you modernize it?

I think we pushed it. Again, the contemporary art was really pushing it, but that was the big gesture. They were huge paintings since the rooms are so tall. There were elements like 20th-century coffee tables and other things that add a sense of modernity to the space. I also think you want to keep it really simple. Again, four years or eight years is not so long, but its long enough that you want it to feel comfortable. You want rooms to be simple enough and flexible enough that it all worked with what was there.

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Were the Obamas super involved in the design process, or did they just hand it to you and let you go?

They were involved, but they were super busy. The business of government sort of took a lot of time, but they were very good communicators, as you can imagine about what was important to them. Again, like all my clients, I really tried to listen and be very mindful of what they were looking for and how they needed it to function for their family.

Obamas Oval Office is one of the most photographed places ever. What was the process like designing for it?

It was very much the same idea of just being really mindful of function and use and what had come before. Look, its a space that you can never win. Fifty percent of the people are going to think its too traditional. Fifty percent of the people are going to think its too modern. Its just always, always going to be challenging. Half the people are going to hate it, half the people are going to like it. I think you just go into it understanding that over time, peoples perception of the space becomes classic. Your eye kind of gets used to it. It was about doing something that was special for this president. It has to sit in the building in a way that is really comfortable and appropriate.

I know you had to be cognizant of budget, as the Obamas paid for most of the additions themselves, so where did you shop for furniture?

Over the years of having worked for all these different vendors and craftsmen, I have such a loyal group of people who would do stuff for me at a cost that I could afford but also were really discreet and mellow about avoiding the press. I think thats why I turned to the people that I really knew and trusted the most, who I had worked with for long periods of time on other projects.

Youve had such an extensive career. Was there anything you were able to learn from the process?

Oh my god, I learned stuff every dayjust the scale of everything, the complexity of it and what was needed, the history of things, and just to be thoughtful. I think that the number one thing that the Obamas inspire in everyone is to be thoughtful and mindful of every aspect. Who made it? How much does it cost? To have people who made things where you knew it was really going to be impactful. It was going to mean something that they had made something for the White House. I think that was a big part of the job and something that was so satisfying. People were really proud of what they had done for Americas house.

You talk about incorporating the Obamas more progressive view into the space. How do you do that through design?

Well, I just think this idea of trying to get as many different people who hadnt been in the White House beforecraftsmen and artists of color and LGBTQ artistsjust trying to bring voices and things that hadnt been in the building before because no one had really thought of it.

You also worked on the Obamas current home in Washington. How does it compare to the White House?

Well, its not white on the outside. Its a really lovely, fairly normal family house. I think that they are thrilled to be in a space that is just easier. Theres a difference between their public life and their private life. They get to have a home that is not above the store, so to speak. They dont have to live and work in the same space. I think, again, to not have such scrutiny and lack of privacy is probably a really wonderful thing for them to finally have.

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We completely fell in love with it straight away, says Beata Heuman (above) of the Victorian house she has lived in for the past four years with her husband, John, and their two young daughters, Gurli and Alma. So many houses like this get picked apart and become open plan, but this was quite well designed to begin with and unspoilt.

Swedish-born Heuman started her design career working with the legendary decorator Nicky Haslam, and evidence of that training can be seen here, in the humour of her interiors, and her love of design history. Its so important to be informed by the past, she says.

She has created an interior that is joyful and unexpected, with echoes of her Swedish childhood. An example of her wit can be found on the walls of the dining room (below left), covered in a custom wallpaper by Tibor. I love the fact that it looks as though someone has just drawn on to the wall, she says.

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Foam mirrors

These recently burst onto the scene as the cute quarantine decor item everyone wanted. While its an affordable and creative craft project, the trend has been divisive on social media.

This is another iso-craft project that has been gaining traction on social media. So far the style has been adopted for kitchenware and decorative items.

Its safe to say thatindoor plants have been one of biggest trend of the decade, however its really been in the last 5 years that theyve become a household staple.

All you have to do is look at the cultural influence of Swedish brand Ikea to understand why Scandinavian interiors are such a big deal.

Modern kitchen designs are all about functionality and what better way to add more space than with an island bench.

These body-positive decorative vases were one of the top recommended gifts of 2019 and come in every shape and colour.

Bar carts have added a dose of glam to homes for many years, but if there ever was a time to buy one, wed say its been 2020.

Macrame has been in-and-out all decade but it turns out its here to stay. Not only is it easy to make but it's an affordable way to add boho style to any home.

Linen is the gift that keeps on giving. Its versatile, easy to clean, affordable and biodegradable. And it's especially handy throughout summer.

Home organisation has never been so cool with so many people sharing viral hacks and tips to social media.

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Painting with one thin black line doesnt seem easy but the trend has spawned so many tutorials and Instagram artwork.

This sophisticated styleis truly timeless and has long been giving homes an effortlessly chic feel.

This iconic artwork dates back to pre-Instagram days but the legacy has continued on with the help of social media. It's even made appearances on television shows like Gossip Girl and The Simpsons.

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Black walls, built-in raw concrete furniture and a fish pond in a lightwell define Lost House, a residential project designed by David Adjaye in London's King's Cross, which has recently come on the market.

Royal Gold Medal-winner Adjaye, the founder of Adjaye Associates, designed Lost House in 2004 for fashion designer Roksanda Ilincic and her husband Philip de Mesquita.

The house has come back on the market recently, granting an opportunity to see the interiors of one of the architect's early residential works in detail.

Original features have been preserved, including an all-green sunken cinema room and a water gardens in planted courtyards that double as lightwells.

Hidden behind an unassuming brick facade in an alleyway, Lost House was formerly a delivery yard complete with a loading platform.

Adjaye Associates turned the concrete loading platform into a plinth for an upper-level swimming pool with black-painted sides next to the pink-walled main bedroom.

On the ground floor, there is a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area with a double-height ceiling.

The sunken conversation pit with a cinema room-style projector, complete with zesty lime walls, built-in bookshelves and wide sofas, is off to one side.

Three tall, glass-walled lightwells stretch up to the black-painted timber eaves of the roof, bringing natural daylight down into the room instead of windows.

In the centre of the living area is a lightwell filled with a fishpond.

The square courtyards in the lightwells are planted with tropical greenery. At the back, next to the kitchen, the courtyard features wooden decking around clusters of circular concrete benches inset with the same grey pebbles that surround them.

The black chipboard walls, ceiling and exposed timber beams are reflected in the shiny black resin floor.

Adding to the industrial look are the thick concrete elements of the built-in kitchen, which forms a continuous countertop and splashback.

A concrete element continues from the kitchen to the living area, were it forms a low bench upholstered in black leather cushions.

Steps lead to the raised ground floor, where the old loading bay plinth supports the lap pool. Black stone tiles surround the pool, which is part of the master bathroom for the main bedroom.

Two stone sinks sit on a concrete shelf below mirrored cabinets. A wet-room style shower allows the residents to wash before and after swimming.

This bathroom connects directly to the back of the master suite, which has a separate toilet and a long corridor connecting to the stairs. The bedroom is decorated all pink to contrast with the ink-black interiors

A second bedroom is located on this floor, with a third bedroom located up on the first floor that is currently being used as a home office.

David Adjaye founded Adjaye Associates in 2000 and began his career designing high-end residential projects in north London such as Lost House.Other notable all-black houses by the studio include Dirty House and Sunken House.

Photography is courtesy of The Modern House and United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty.

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Dr. Mario Molina, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who died on Oct. 7 at age 77, did not become a scientist to change the world; he just loved chemistry. Born in Mexico City in 1943, Molina as a young boy conducted home experiments with contaminated water just for the fun of it. But Molina came to understand the political importance of his work on atmospheric chemistry and ozone layer depletion, which won him the Nobel in 1995, along with Paul J. Crutzen and F. Sherwood Rowland. Getting that surprise call from Sweden completely changed how he saw his role in the world, Molina said in 2016. He felt a responsibility to share his knowledge of clean energy, air quality and climate change broadly and to push decision-makers to use that information to protect the environment.As a Mexican, Dr. Molina was a point of pride for me. Though I am a social scientist, not a chemist, his career inspired me to follow my dreams and to trust science to show us all the right path. Clean air nowMario Molina thought climate change was the biggest problem in the world long before most people did. His research was instrumental in spurring negotiation of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, an international treaty that effectively banned fluorocarbons harmful chemical compounds that damage the ozone layer. The agreement is credited with helping the ozone layer heal. He understood that the environmental problem is global, and that what happens in China or the United States affects Mexico, too.After a long a career in academia, Molina and his wife, Luisa T. Molina also an an atmospheric scientist founded the Centro Mario Molina in 2005, a Mexican center dedicated to environmental research and public policy. Together, they co-directed the center, which conducts extensive work in Mexico City. The Molinas sounded the alarm in Latin America about air pollution and public health, which remains a challenge in the region. But they also understood the role of economics in environmental protection and, importantly, the centrality of fossil fuels to the Mexican economy so the Molinas worked with Mexican economists to address concerns that green energy would hurt prosperity. Through his organization, Molina also promoted cooperation between scientists, goverment, industry and civil society until 2013, when then-Mexican President Enrique Pea Nieto appointed him to head the countrys National System for Climate Change.In 2018, when Mexicos government changed, Molina was not invited to serve in the new administration. Mexicos current president, Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador, came to power promising to build a new oil refinery in Mexico.Molina urged Mexico to transition to clean energy sources sooner rather than later, promising this policy change would promote public health, job creation and energy security for the country. In a May 2020 interview, Molina stressed clean energy is an investment that society makes and very profitable.Mexico is going back to the previous century or the one before it, at a time when all the experts on the planet fully agree that we are in a climate crisis, he said of Mexicos continued reliance on fossil fuels just months before his death. Molina criticized Lpez Obrador for limiting the use of clean energy sources and pushed for more wind energy in Mexico, a technology thats only just emerging there. Scientist until the endMolina defended the importance of science in policy-making until the very end. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, he was an early and adamant advocate for face masks and was aghast that the presidents of both Mexico and the United States refused to wear facial coverings. He said the government should force the use of face masksbecause only in this way do we know that the curve can be flattened.[Deep knowledge, daily. Sign up for The Conversations newsletter.]Mario Molina graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, and completed his graduate studies at the University of Fribourg and the University of California, Berkeley. Though he taught at M.I.T., he remained loyal to UNAM, working with faculty and students til the end.The many Mexicans who, like me, were inspired by his lifes work mourn his passing.This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts.Read more: * Nobel Prize for chemistry honors exquisitely precise gene-editing technique, CRISPR a gene engineer explains how itworks * Mexico is being held to ransom by oil thieves and systemiccorruptionElena Delavega does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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