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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-12 00:41 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 00:41 EST
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# Ohio State climate researcher Lonnie Thompson dies at 78

Ohio State professor Lonnie Thompson died at 78 after a brief illness, the university's Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center announced Nov. 3.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lonnie Thompson](/columbus/wiki/lonnie-thompson.md), [Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center](/columbus/wiki/byrd-polar-and-climate-research-center.md)

## Coverage

- [The Lantern](https://www.thelantern.com/2026/11/ohio-state-professor-and-pioneering-climate-researcher-lonnie-thompson-dies-at-78-leaving-a-lasting-mark-on-climate-research/), 2026-11-12 00:41 EST: Ohio State professor and pioneering climate researcher Lonnie Thompson dies at 78, leaving a lasting mark on climate research

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