Steve Rayner was a prominent academic known for his role as the James Martin Professor of Science and Civilization at Oxford University, where he directed the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society. With diverse training in philosophy, comparative religion, and political anthropology, he focused on climate policy, especially adaptation and geoengineering. He critiqued the Kyoto Protocol and contributed significantly to climate discourse through his widely cited paper. Named as an influential thinker by Wired Magazine, Rayner also played a key role in the Oxford Programme for the Future of Cities and received recognition for his contributions to climate initiatives.
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Meaning of the name - Steve
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Steve Rayner belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: University of Kent | University College London
Occupation: social scientist | climatologist | engineer
Employers: University of Oxford
Awards Received: 2007 Nobel Peace Prize (joint award to IPCC)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 1 Gemini 17 | 2 Gemini 5 | 9 Leo 7 |
| Moon | 22 Virgo 20 | 21 Scorpio 56 | 3 Taurus 30 |
| Mercury | 29 Taurus 0 | 9 Taurus 42 | 28 Cancer 1 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 34 | 28 Taurus 36 | 27 Gemini 22 |
| Mars | 14 Gemini 49 | 16 Aries 53 | 1 Leo 52 |
| Jupiter | 2 Gemini 54 | 29 Taurus 13 | 18 Gemini 26 |
| Saturn | 21 Libra 56 | 18 Pisces 11 | 22 Libra 17 |
| Uranus | 16 Cancer 1 | 23 Taurus 40 | 20 Cancer 5 |
| Neptune | 21 Libra 32 | 29 Pisces 29 | 21 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 20 Leo 53 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 22 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 6 Aquarius 34 | 13 Aries 19 | 2 Aquarius 48 |
| Ketu | 6 Leo 34 | 13 Libra 19 | 2 Leo 48 |
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