Dan is an independent researcher on climate change and mitigation. He holds an MA in philosophy, a master’s in environmental science and a PhD in environmental engineering - the latter from the University of Manchester where he subsequently worked at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Dan’s previous positions include local government environment officer, corporate headhunter, kindergarten teacher, refrigerated lorry-builder and round-the-world adventure cyclist. He lives in Derbyshire, UK, where he is a keen hill runner, outdoor swimmer and vegetable gardener.