Scientist Susan Solomon wins 2026 Tang Prize

科學家蘇珊·所羅門榮獲2026年唐獎

更新於: 2026年6月16日上午06:30

On June 15, 2026, the Tang Prize Foundation announced that American atmospheric chemist Professor Susan Solomon is the recipient of the 2026 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development.

2026年6月15日，唐獎基金會宣布，美國大氣化學家蘇珊·索羅門(Susan Solomon)教授榮獲2026年唐獎永續發展獎。

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A professor at MIT, Solomon is recognized for her pioneering work in atmospheric science that has profoundly shaped global environmental policy.

身為麻省理工學院(MIT)教授，索羅門(Solomon)因其在大氣科學領域的開創性工作而備受肯定，這些研究深刻地影響了全球環境政策。

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Notably, in the 1980s, Solomon identified the chemical mechanisms behind the Antarctic ozone hole.

值得注意的是，索羅門(Solomon)在1980年代確定了南極臭氧層破洞背後的化學機制。

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Her findings were vital to the creation of the Montreal Protocol, a landmark treaty that successfully limited ozone-depleting substances.

她的發現對於建立《蒙特婁議定書》(Montreal Protocol)至關重要，這是一項成功限制消耗臭氧層物質的里程碑式條約。

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Furthermore, she has been a leading voice on climate change, famously proving that certain impacts of CO₂ emissions are irreversible for over a millennium.

此外，她一直是氣候變遷領域的領軍人物，曾名震一時地證實了二氧化碳(CO₂)排放的某些影響在超過千年之內是不可逆轉的。

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By awarding this honor to Professor Solomon, the foundation highlights the critical role of scientific leadership in building a sustainable future.

透過將此殊榮頒發給索羅門(Solomon)教授，基金會凸顯了科學領導力在建立永續未來中的關鍵作用。

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Why did Professor Susan Solomon receive the 2026 Tang Prize?

For her contributions to the development of new pharmaceutical drugs.

For her groundbreaking advances and leadership in atmospheric and climate sciences.

For her leadership in legal reforms regarding international environmental law.

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For her groundbreaking advances and leadership in atmospheric and climate sciences.

What was the significance of Solomon's 1980s Antarctic expeditions?

They helped establish the first permanent greenhouse gas monitoring stations.

They identified new species of marine life affected by climate change.

They provided direct measurements confirming CFCs caused the ozone hole.

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They provided direct measurements confirming CFCs caused the ozone hole.

What did Professor Solomon demonstrate regarding CO₂ emissions in 2009?

That certain impacts of CO₂ emissions are irreversible for over 1,000 years.

That CO₂ emissions levels could be neutralized within one decade.

That the impacts of CO₂ emissions are easily reversible through reforestation.

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That certain impacts of CO₂ emissions are irreversible for over 1,000 years.

Where does Professor Susan Solomon currently teach?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The University of Taiwan.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

What is the primary purpose of the Tang Prize grant included with the award?

To cover the administrative costs of the award ceremony.

To reward the personal achievements of the recipient without conditions.

To support research or educational outreach.

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To support research or educational outreach.

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