Julian Hunt, Baron Hunt of Chesterton facts for kids
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The Lord Hunt of Chesterton
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 5 May 2000 – 30 October 2021 Life Peerage |
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| Born | 5 September 1941 |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | Westminster School Trinity College, Cambridge |
Julian Charles Roland Hunt, also known as Baron Hunt of Chesterton, was born on September 5, 1941. He is a British meteorologist, which means he studies the weather and atmosphere. He was the leader of the British Meteorological Office (often called the Met Office) from 1992 to 1997.
In 2000, he became a Life peer in the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament. He was part of the Labour Party and served in the House of Lords until October 30, 2021. Before that, in the 1970s, he led the Labour group on the Cambridge City Council.
About Julian Hunt
Julian Hunt is the son of a diplomat named Roland Hunt. He is also the great-nephew of another famous meteorologist, Lewis Fry Richardson.
He is currently a professor at University College London. There, he teaches about Climate modelling, which involves using computers to understand and predict changes in Earth's climate.
His Education and Studies
Julian Hunt went to Westminster School for his early education. He then studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he focused on Mechanical Sciences. He earned a top degree in 1963. In 1967, he completed his PhD at Cambridge. His research was on a complex topic called Aspects of Magnetohydrodynamics, which looks at how magnetic fields affect electrically conducting fluids.
In 1989, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very important honor for scientists in the UK.
Becoming a Peer
On May 5, 2000, Julian Hunt was given the title of Baron Hunt of Chesterton. This made him a life peer, meaning he could sit in the House of Lords for the rest of his life. The title refers to Chesterton, a place in Cambridgeshire.
He has three children: a historian named Tristram Hunt, a medical doctor named Matilda, and a journalist and novelist named Jemima Hunt.
Leading the Met Office
Julian Hunt became the Director-General and Chief Executive of the Meteorological Office in 1992. He took over from Sir John Houghton. During his time there, he was also elected to the Executive Committee of the World Meteorological Organisation. This organization helps countries work together on weather and climate issues.
He left the Met Office in 1997. After leaving, he has continued to share his knowledge about climate. He has warned that the patterns of Asian monsoons (seasonal winds and rains) could change a lot. This could happen if countries don't work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the area.
Today, he is the chairman of Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd. This company helps with environmental research.
