name:

Piers Corbyn

qualifications:

First class degree in physics from Imperial College, London, an MSc in Astrophysics from Queen Mary College, London and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society

relevance:

Environmental Expert

previous experience:

1/ He has undertaken research and advanced studies in Inecretical Physics, Solid State Physics, Cosmology, Galaxy Formation, Solar Physics, Meteorology and Long Range Weather Forecasting.

2/ He has had scientific papers published in journals of international repute on studies including: The Nean Matter Density of the Universe, The String Loop Theory of Galaxy Formation, and Solar Activity and Long Range Weather Forecasting.

3/ He is acquainted with current thinking among scientists on: local meteorogical and environmental effects of extensive conversion of tropical forests into ranching type of agriculture; on theories of the climatic effects of man-made 'Greenhouse' gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane; and on the specific effects of destruction of rain forests and corresponding substitution of cattle ranching as a land use.