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The Only Constant About Climate … is Change
One of the most straightforward modern definitions of climate is “the weather one can expect on a given day of the year” [Nature. 421.6926 (Feb. 27, 2003): p891]. It seems logical then that the definition of climate change is “change in the...
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Climate Politics – As Usual
President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement was symbolic and political. It was a grand gesture of “America First” as he symbolically turned his back to our global partners. It was designed to serve his political base who blindly oppose any...
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Solar Electricity – Where Are We?
The news is generally good for photovoltaic (PV), also known as, solar electricity generation in the United States (US). The cost of solar electricity production continues to decrease and the efficiency of solar cells is increasing with new technologies and methods....
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Edward Hinchey, P.G.
Forensic Hydrogeologist
Mr. Hinchey has a Master’s Degree in geology from Syracuse University and is a licensed Professional Geologist with over 30 years of experience working with private and municipal clients in addition to conducting academic and independent research on surface and groundwater hydrology, geochemistry, marine and lacustrine sediment and methane migration. Mr. Hinchey specializes in forensic investigations involving a wide array of technical and scientific techniques, including contaminated soil, surface water and groundwater.
Donald Siegel, Ph.D
Hydrogeologist/Aqueous Geochemist
Donald Siegel did research on groundwater hydrology and organic & inorganic forensic chemistry for 35 years at Syracuse University. Dr. Siegel has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications and served on editorial boards of many scientific journals. He offers his environmental expertise to State & international governmental bodies,non-profit agencies, and private corporations and has testified on environmental issues to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Kristin Secord
Environmental Scientist
Kristin Secord is an environmental scientist and regulatory compliance professional. Kristin is competent in soil and groundwater sampling, Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Health and Safety Plan Development, Storage Tank Compliance and management, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, RCRA waste management, and Storm Water Monitoring.
Elizabeth Moran
Watershed Specialist
Elizabeth Moran (Ph.D. Cornel University) has over 30-years of professional experience in water resource management, with a focus on limnology, water quality, and protecting and restoring lakes and watersheds. She specializes in defining the interrelationships between land uses, point and non-point sources of pollution, water quality standards and the ecological integrity of surface waters. Dr. Moran has a deep understanding of the roles and concerns of local government in managing land use and infrastructure.
Martin Otz
Hydrogeologist
Martin Otz (Ph.D.Syracuse University) is renowned for his ability to use incredibly small concentrations of tracer compounds to map surface and groundwater flow systems.
Using proprietary methods and standard food quality fluorescent dyes, Dr. Otz can trace nano-scale concentrations of tracers to assess contaminant distribution and groundwater flow paths on small to regional scales.
Todd Marsh, P.G.
Geologist
Mr. Marsh has a Master’s Degree in Geology from the University of Buffalo, specializing in stratigraphy and sedimentary depositional environments. Todd focuses on geological site characterization and site investigation. He is also proficient in fracture analysis, fluorescent dye tracing, residential & municipal groundwater supply, vapor intrusion, and natural gas migration.
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