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- ↑ Øyvind Rønning Nyborg (28 May, 2013): Sofieprisen legges ned (in Norwegian) NRK, retrieved 28 May, 2013
- ↑ US scientist Hansen awarded for climate work [ permanent dead link ] April 7, 2010, Austin Science Policy Examiner, Steven Andrew