00:00The Tong Prize Foundation began announcing its winners on Monday with the award for sustainable development.
00:06It went to American atmospheric scientist Susan Solomon for her pioneering research into the Antarctic hole in the ozone layer.
00:14Her work was later used to shape global climate policy.
00:17The Tong Prize, sometimes called the Asian Nobel Prize, recognizes outstanding contributions to humanity in multiple categories.
00:25This is the first award since the death of Taiwanese founder Samuel Ying.
00:29The winners will be announced through Thursday.
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