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I am an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. My research stretches across the traditional boundaries between disciplines to examine the causes and effects of climate and global change.
Why does climate matter?
That motivating question has led me to investigate the effects of climate change and land use change on nutrient cycling, aquatic ecosystems like coral reefs, and human decisions. This research provides insight into the causes and effects of climate change, the efficacy of policy and mitigation options, and the consequences for human welfare.
Scientists are blessed with the opportunity to engage their curiosity about the natural world. With that opportunity comes responsibility. I am committed to educating the public and policymakers about climate change and related issues through the blog Maribo, the media and public seminars.
I am seeking graduate students interested in: i) climate change and coral reefs, ii) biogeochemistry of large river systems, or iii) tradeoffs between food, feed and fuel production. Students may apply through the Department of Geography or the Atmospheric Science Program.
The paper "Corn-based ethanol production compromises goal of reducing nitrogen export by the Mississippi River" written with my colleague Chris Kucharik appears in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. See Maribo for a summary of the media response.
Several reports and papers including the UNEP report In Deep Water and the IUCN report Status of Caribbean Coral Reefs after Bleaching and Hurricanes in 2005 summarize our findings on climate change and coral bleaching. For audio, try my 2007 interview on CBC Radio´s Quirks and Quarks.
Why does climate matter?
That motivating question has led me to investigate the effects of climate change and land use change on nutrient cycling, aquatic ecosystems like coral reefs, and human decisions. This research provides insight into the causes and effects of climate change, the efficacy of policy and mitigation options, and the consequences for human welfare.
Scientists are blessed with the opportunity to engage their curiosity about the natural world. With that opportunity comes responsibility. I am committed to educating the public and policymakers about climate change and related issues through the blog Maribo, the media and public seminars.
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I am seeking graduate students interested in: i) climate change and coral reefs, ii) biogeochemistry of large river systems, or iii) tradeoffs between food, feed and fuel production. Students may apply through the Department of Geography or the Atmospheric Science Program.
The paper "Corn-based ethanol production compromises goal of reducing nitrogen export by the Mississippi River" written with my colleague Chris Kucharik appears in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. See Maribo for a summary of the media response.
Several reports and papers including the UNEP report In Deep Water and the IUCN report Status of Caribbean Coral Reefs after Bleaching and Hurricanes in 2005 summarize our findings on climate change and coral bleaching. For audio, try my 2007 interview on CBC Radio´s Quirks and Quarks.