Vaclav Smil — a Canadian scientist of Czech origin, a well-known researcher in the field of energy, ecology and economic development. Smil has a degree in geography and is a professor at the University of Manitoba, where he has spent decades studying the impact of energy resources on society and the global economy. The author of numerous books, including Energy and Civilization, Why Do We Eat So Much, and How the World Really Works: The Science of Our Past, Present, and Future, Smil focuses on the important issues of sustainable development, the impact of technology on the environment, and searching for optimal ways of consuming resources. His analytical works had a profound impact on the modern understanding of energy processes and the stability of economic systems, attracting the attention of readers from all over the world.
