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I am an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia interested in how the climate affects people and aquatic ecosystems. I also maintain the popular blog Maribo.
I currently lead research into the effects of climate variability, climate change and land use change on nutrient cycling, coral reefs, and human decisions. This work provides insight into the impacts of climate and land use change, the policy and mitigation options, and the consequence for human welfare.
Scientists like myself have the opportunity to engage our curiosity about the natural world. With that opportunity comes responsibility. I am committed to increasing public science literacy and communicating with policymakers about climate change and related issues. For more, keep tuned to Maribo.
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.
Read about recent work on climate change and coral reefs in The Guardian, the UNEP report In Deep Water and the IUCN report on the status of Caribbean coral reefs. For audio, listen to this interview on CBC Radio´s Quirks and Quarks.
Our study on linking ethanol production and the Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. See Maribo for media coverage.
I currently lead research into the effects of climate variability, climate change and land use change on nutrient cycling, coral reefs, and human decisions. This work provides insight into the impacts of climate and land use change, the policy and mitigation options, and the consequence for human welfare.
Scientists like myself have the opportunity to engage our curiosity about the natural world. With that opportunity comes responsibility. I am committed to increasing public science literacy and communicating with policymakers about climate change and related issues. For more, keep tuned to Maribo.
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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.
Read about recent work on climate change and coral reefs in The Guardian, the UNEP report In Deep Water and the IUCN report on the status of Caribbean coral reefs. For audio, listen to this interview on CBC Radio´s Quirks and Quarks.
Our study on linking ethanol production and the Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. See Maribo for media coverage.