Throughout his career, Duffy has consistently redefined what it means to work at the intersection of science and society. He was Founding Director of University of California’s Institute for Research on Climate Change and its Societal Impacts, and served as Chief Scientist at Climate Central, an organization that brings scientists and journalists together to increase public understanding of climate change. While leading Woodwell Climate Research Center, he played a critical role in developing innovative partnerships with a broad spectrum of societal decision-makers, from faith communities and under-resourced municipalities, to private sector leaders, including McKinsey & Co and Wellington Management.
Duffy has served on committees of the National Academy of Sciences, and has been quoted in major national media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Science, The Boston Globe, NPR, CNN, and MSNBC. On two occasions his words were selected as the New York Times Quotation of the Day.
