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Published online 19 December 2007 | Nature 450, 1150-1155 (2007) | doi:10.1038/4501150a

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Newsmaker of the year: Rajendra Pachauri

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change delivered its most thorough and authoritative assessment yet — and shared a Nobel prize for its efforts. Gabrielle Walker profiles its indefatigable leader.

Rajendra Pachauri is standing quietly at the front of the small, plain room, his hands clasped behind his back. His expression is thoughtful as he weighs the words of his colleague, M.

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