David Suzuki wins 'alternative Nobel'

Environmentalist David Suzuki has received a prestigious award known as the "alternative Nobel" for his work to raise awareness about climate change.

Suzuki, 73, received the Right Livelihood Award, along with three other activists.

The awards were established in 1980 by Swedish-German philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull to recognize work that he felt was ignored by the Nobel Prizes.

The awards, which were announced in Stockholm on Tuesday, will be presented in a ceremony at the Swedish parliament on Dec. 4, six days before the Nobel Prizes are handed out.

Suzuki is known for his television and radio series and books about nature and the environment. He's also been harshly critical of governments for their lack of action on climate change.