Environmental Engineering & Toxicology

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From Lab to Law: Using Science to Shape Public Policy (Switzer Foundation Webinar Series)

Amy Clipp gave a webinar for us that offered ideas for bridging the gap between science and policy, with a particular focus on helping scientists apply their work in complex, political environments. Her stories are based on lessons learned advising the State of Louisiana on its 2012 Coastal Master Plan.
November 15, 2012
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Greacen on grid-tied decentralized power generation

November 7, 2012
Network Innovation Grant Grant

Understanding the Life Cycle and Regional Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale Basin

Switzer Fellows will collaborate with Earthworks to research the life cycle and regional impacts of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," in the Marcellus Shale of the northeastern U.S. While fracking has occurred for decades in less...
October 17, 2012
Network Innovation Grant Grant

The State of Water Quality and Monitoring Protocols in Southern California

Three Switzer Fellows are collaborating on the technical, policy and economic dimensions of a proposed shift in EPA protocols for water quality monitoring of beaches and waterways. This project was formed in response to the threat of...
October 17, 2012
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Cleaning the Beaches of Mahahual

The Los Angeles Times also ran an excellent story on this subject: "An exquisite Mexico beach, cursed by plastic" (January 27. 2012)
September 28, 2012
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Keeping Solar Clean

Producing electricity from the sun with solar panels seems like the perfect solution to our energy needs. But solar panels can also create problems for the environment. Switzer Fellow Dustin Mulvaney believes there are win-win solutions out there.
September 27, 2012
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Smith on call for expanded ban on BPA in Maine

While the FDA’s official opinion on BPA isn’t conclusive, the agency has taken some steps to reduce its use. In July, the FDA said the chemical could no longer be used in baby bottles and sippy cups, a response to consumer demand and the fact that manufacturers have stopped using BPA in those products.
September 26, 2012
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Holden on dangers of two manufactured nanomaterials to soybeans

"Our society has become more environmentally aware in the last few decades, and that results in our government and scientists asking questions about the safety of new types of chemical ingredients," said senior author Patricia Holden, a professor with the Bren School. "That's reflected by this type of research." Read the full story
August 23, 2012
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Safeguarding Against the Harmful Effects of Toxic Chemicals

2011 Switzer Fellow Sarah Uhl works to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals.
July 30, 2012
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Orosz awarded Echoing Green Fellowship

Matt Orosz is an inventor and entrepreneur focused on overcoming the challenges to building sustainable energy infrastructure in underserved areas. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho, Matt's experience living without electricity or running water catalyzed his study of engineering and the foundation of STG International, an organization that works to build capacity for solar micro-utilities. Read the full story
July 27, 2012