by Communications Intern, Kayla Blair
Dr. Kevin Gurney is trying to change the way we understand carbon emissions by constructing information systems maps in very fine detail. He and his research team collect thousands of federal data sets of information about roadways, cities, and more and then process this data to generate the greenhouse gas emissions from the emitters. His work gives scientists a better understanding of exactly how specific greenhouse gas emissions impact the global carbon cycle and the climate crisis. Gurney also uses his research to help inform policymakers of how their cities and regions are producing greenhouse gasses in an effort to generate policies that are more environmentally conscious.
Dr. Kevin Gurney works on gathering and analyzing data of greenhouse gas emissions
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Dr. Kevin Gurney received his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. He also has a Master of Science, a Master of Public Policy, and a PhD in Ecology. Currently, Dr. Gurney is a faculty member at Northern Arizona University’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, where he continues to work on his research with graduate and postdoctoral students. |
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