James Lovelock: The maverick scientist who sounded the alarm on climate change

Lovelock was instrumental in identifying the harmful effects of CFCs and having them banned

Climate scientist James Lovelock died at home on Tuesday surrounded by loved ones, his family said.

James Lovelock, the scientist who created the Gaia hypothesis while living in a cottage in West Cork, has died on his 103rd birthday. 

The climate scientist died at home on Tuesday surrounded by loved ones, his family said.