Dr. Danny Harvey

Biography

Danny Harvey is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Toronto, where he teaches courses related to climate, global warming, and energy use. He completed his PhD in climate modelling at the University of Toronto in 1985 and has conducted extended visits to the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, and the Laboratoire de Glaciologie in Grenoble, France. During the 1980s and 1990s, his work focused on climate and carbon cycle modelling, with a particular interest in global-scale impacts of climate and alternative emission scenarios. Professor Harvey has published two textbooks aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, and his work has transitioned to address energy use and the shift toward a fossil-fuel-free energy system. He has published significant works including a comprehensive guide on low-energy buildings and district energy systems, and has developed options for stabilizing greenhouse gas levels. He served as a convening lead author for key IPCC reports and has contributed to numerous scientific publications, book chapters, and policy advocacy. His research interests include sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, and transportation scenarios focused on climate.

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