Published October 8, 2021
Scott and Coleen Stevens Chair in Engineering Sustainability and Associate Professor John D. Atkinson, PhD will speak at The SUNY Distinguished Academy's Sustainability of Energy Resources Webinar on Friday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m.
The U.S. differs from other developed nations in its reliance on landfills. In a world challenged by climate change and a growing quantity of waste, a proactive approach to waste management is needed. This talk will describe U.S. resistance to waste-to-energy and highlight how greenhouse gas modeling suggests a need for change.
The webinar centers on sustainability issues regarding sources, storage and distribution of energy. Featured speakers include SUNY Distinguished faculty and a Nobel Laureate.
Those interested in registering for the event may do so at this link.
Lake Superior: Deepest of the Great lakes with a maximum depth of 1,332 feet. The highest of the Great Lakes at 600 feet above sea level.
Lake Huron: Fifth largest freshwater lake in the world. First of the Great Lakes to be discovered by European explorers.
Lake Michigan: Only Great Lake completely within the U.S. This lake's shoreline contains the largest freshwater dunes in the world.
Lake Erie: Shallowest and most biologically productive of the Great Lakes. Shortest retention time (2.6 years), and the only Great Lake with three distinct basins.
Lake Ontario: Has smallest shoreline volume of the Great Lakes. Last in the Great Lakes chain, and the only lake with controlled water levels.