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Who is Eunice Newton Foote? 'GMA' star Ginger Zee praises Google for honoring woman climate scientist

Ginger Zee, who has been an ardent climate advocate, was impressed by Google for bringing forth Eunice Newton Foote's story on her 204th birthday

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Good Morning America' star Ginger Zee, known for her robust coverage of climate change, has always been an active campaigner for women’s rights and supports the stories of courage, innovation, and resilience related to women. Moreover, the 42-year-old meteorologist has made a name for herself in the sector of weather journalism as one of the leading weather presenters.

Zee was thrilled to spot Google’s homage to a woman scientist from the 19th century on her 204th birthday, which was on Monday, July 17, 2023. The innovator turned out to be Eunice Newton Foote, the first person to discover the greenhouse effect and its role in the warming of Earth’s climate. Being a meteorologist and actively covering issues regarding climate change, Zee revealed that she was inspired by Foote and praised the tech organization for honoring and recognizing the efforts of a female scientist. 

Who is Eunice Newton Foote?

Eunice Newton Foote was an American scientist and women's rights campaigner born in 1819 in Connecticut. She attended the Troy Female Seminary, a school that encouraged students to take science lectures and participate in chemistry labs. While the search for knowledge became a lifelong passion for Foote, she also dedicated time to campaigning for women’s rights, becoming the fifth signatory of the Declaration of Sentiments, a document that demanded equality for women in social and legal status. 

Foote was the first person to discover the greenhouse effect and how it leads to the warming of our planet's climate. Moreover, she was the first to make the connection between rising carbon dioxide levels and the warming of the atmosphere. Zee, who is a true harbinger of climate change, was extremely impressed by Google for bringing forth an inspirational story from American history that continues to influence science today. She took to Instagram to spread the word about Eunice and captioned her post, "That Google doodle was LIT! #greenhouseeffect #science #physics #basics #heat #gases #steam #stem."

Ginger Zee is a stern climate advocate

Since becoming a TV presenter, Zee has been reporting aggressively about the rampant climate change disasters across the country. She recently brought attention to the floods that had ravaged the surrounding areas of New York and covered the massive heat waves that have engulfed the southern half of the US. Even though, at times, her reports are criticized by climate change deniers, Zee marches on with intensive coverage, showcasing people the deteriorating effects of climate change to create awareness.