- American biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, often called the "Nobel of the Environment," as reported by Cosmic Roots.
- Her nearly 30 years of research have focused on the crucial role of plant and fungal networks in soil, revealing their global impact on carbon regulation and biodiversity.
- Kiers advocates for integrating soil and fungi into climate action plans, emphasizing their "invisible biodiversity" beneath our feet, according to USC Dornsife News.
- The Tyler Prize, administered by the University of Southern California, recognizes exceptional leadership in global environmental science and policy.
- As Utkarsh Classes noted, the award also includes a prize amount of $250,000.
Toby Kiers Wins Environmental 'Nobel'
American biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, often dubbed the "Nobel of the Environment," for her groundbreaking research into the vital role of plant and fungal networks in soil. Her nearly three decades of work have illuminated their global impact on carbon regulation and biodiversity, inspiring her advocacy for integrating this "invisible biodiversity" into climate action plans, an effort recognized with a $250,000 prize.
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