Eunice Newton Foote: Pioneering Scientist, Inventor, and Champion of Women’s Rights – Times of India

Today, Google pays tribute to a remarkable trailblazer whose groundbreaking contributions to climate science have often gone unnoticed—Eunice Newton Foote. Through a captivating doodle, Google honours Foote’s pioneering work and sheds light on her invaluable role in shaping our understanding of the Earth’s climate.
Let us introduce you to Eunice Newton Foote. She was a total rockstar—scientist, inventor, and fighter for women’s rights. Back in the day (like, in the 1800s), she discovered something super important about climate change. Can you believe it?
Eunice was born in Connecticut in 1819 and grew up in New York. She went to this fancy-schmancy school called the Emma Willard School. After finishing school, she married this cool dude named Elisha Foote, who was a lawyer and inventor.
So, here’s the deal. In 1856, Eunice did these awesome experiments with gases and sunlight. She found out that carbon dioxide (CO2) soaks up more heat than other gases. And get this — she realized that if there’s more CO2 in the air, it could cause global warming. Mind-blowing, right?
But guess what? At the time, the science peeps weren’t really into her discovery. They totally ignored it. But today, we know that Eunice was way ahead of her time. Her research helped us understand the whole Greenhouse effect thing.
And that’s not all! Eunice was also a fierce warrior for women’s rights. She signed this important document called the Declaration of Sentiments, which kicked off the whole women’s suffrage movement. She was part of cool groups like the National Woman’s Rights Association and the American Equal Rights Association. Girl power all the way!
Sadly, Eunice passed away in 1888 at 69. But her awesomeness lives on. Her scientific discoveries and fight for women’s rights still inspire us today. Eunice Newton Foote — a true legend who rocked the world with her brains and bravery. You go, girl!