Dear Colleague,
In this issue of Trends, we provide several articles on the topic of energy and the environment.
Our first article discusses the complexity of PM2.5 toxicity and implications for further refinements to ambient air quality standards. The second article explores the growing demand for centralized data centers and potential implications for human health and the environment. The third article identifies the conflicting value and risk associated with carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology. Our fourth article, adapted from a blog post authored by attorneys from Foley Hoag LLP, looks at efforts in Massachusetts and nationwide to streamline the permitting of large transmission line projects, including those related to clean energy.
Gradient contributors to this Trends issue include Nicholas Drury, Ph.D.; Naomi Slagowski, M.S.; Christopher DesAutels, M.S.; Ari Lewis, M.S.; and Tatiana Manidis, M.E.M.
We hope this issue of Trends provides a new perspective on the nuanced relationship between energy and the environment.
Yours truly,
Chris Long, Sc.D., DABT, and Kurt Herman, M.Eng., P.G.
Chris.Long@gradientcorp.com Kurt.Herman@gradientcorp.com
The next issue of Trends will focus on:
Benzene – What Is Old Is New Again
Do you have a scientific topic that you would like Gradient to write about in Trends? Send us your ideas for future Trends topics: trends@gradientcorp.com.
