He was on a panel of scientists who briefed President Clinton on the dangers of global warming in 1997. For 10 years, Professor Kendall served as a consultant to the Department of Defense on classified matters as a member of the Jason Group and the Institute for Defense Analysis. He won a number of prizes in addition to the Nobel, including the Bertram Russell Society Award in 1982, the Environmental Leadership Award from Tufts University's Lincoln Filene Center in 1991, the Ettore Majorana-Erice Science for Peace Prize in 1994, the Award for Leadership in Environmental Stewardship from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future in 1997 and the Nicholson Medal for Humanitarian Service from the American Physical Society in 1998. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Academy of Sciences. Professor Kendall is survived by a brother, John, of Sharon.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Letters of condolence may be sent to John Kendall, PO Box 521, Marion, MA 02738.