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Jagadish Shukla Releases Memoir “A Billion Butterflies” on Climate and Chaos Theory.

Books & Authors | Dated: 01 Jul 2025

Jagadish Shukla, a renowned Indian meteorologist, has authored a memoir titled “A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory”, recently published by Pan Macmillan India. The book chronicles his personal and scientific journey in understanding climate dynamics, predictability, and the evolution of meteorological science.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - In the book, Shukla shares his rise from a rural Indian village to becoming a leading global climate scientist. He introduces the concept of “billion butterfly” experiments, which challenged long-standing ideas about the unpredictability of weather, emphasizing the role of chaos theory in climate forecasting.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The memoir highlights his leadership role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was jointly awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. Vice President Al Gore. That same year, he received the prestigious IMO Prize, the highest global honor in meteorology.
  • (ii) Jagadish Shukla was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2012 for his contributions to science and engineering. He currently serves as a Professor at George Mason University, Virginia, USA, and continues to be an influential voice in global climate policy and research.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who is the author of the memoir titled “A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory” released recently?

Correct Answer: Jagadish Shukla

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