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Henry Boyter

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.72
  • Clarity of Response 9.44
  • Politeness 9.56
  • Response Time(hr) 3.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.2
  • Total Questions 336
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Chemistry (non-biochemistry), environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and management, environmental engineering, and wastewater engineering. I'm the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and the Director of Research at the Institute of Textile Technology.

David L. Russell, PE

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 9.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.0
  • Total Questions 906
 I`m a Chemical,Civil and Environmental Engineer and have a number of projects in all phases of the environment. I have worked in the chemical industry and am active in professional societies, and am currently on an industrial wastes committee for the Water Environment Federation, and have taught courses in remediation in the US and abroad. I have written one book on Remediation of petroleum Contaminated Sites, and have a second book on PRACTICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT to be published by John Wiley in September, 2006. I've also written over 30 articles on various elements of environmental problems and cleanup. Most Recently, I have addressed a NATO Scientific and Techical Conference on Ecoterrorism, and have worked with the same group on remediation of sites contaminated with Chemical Warfare Agent materials and othe materials as well. . I can answer q`s about Chemical and Environmental Engineering, land development, air pollution, water pollution, soil and water cleanup, combustion, international environmental problems, industrial processes chemical processes. Civil and Environmental and Chemical Engineering. Overall, I have over 35 years of experience in this area. Note: I do not answer homework questions

Jim Hyland

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.71
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 10.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 47.6
  • Total Questions 138
 Can answer questions on the environment as it relates to forest habitats, and forestry in general.

Suzan Jackson

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 14.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.4
  • Total Questions 183
 Can answer questions related to ISO 14000 standards and implementation of environmental management systems (EMS). Also specialize in integrated management systems, including EH&S and/or quality.

Gene E Sperling

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 27.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 150.9
  • Total Questions 7
 I can answer questions about indoor air quality, respiratory medications, home toxins, allergies and VOC's (volatile organic compounds). Home and office environmental issues and general medication questions (respiratory and allergy meds) regarding side effects and interactions.

Allan Yeomans

Australia
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.78
  • Clarity of Response 9.44
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 49.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 4.6
  • Total Questions 87
 I maintain that it is practical and economical to end global warming and completely halt climate change. By necessarily must include the elimination of our use of fossil fuels. The science on these issues is often deliberately distorted for marketing reasons. I can answer most questions on the science and mathematics of global warming. I can answer the questions on what we must do to restore climate and weather stability.

Fraser Hamilton

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.56
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 34.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 141.2
  • Total Questions 153
 I have over 12 years experience as an environmental consultant. I will answer questions related to the management and regulation of underground storage tanks (particulary with regards to removal and remediation), environmental site assessments and soil and groundwater assessments, investigation and remediation.

A R Gibson

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.62
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 33.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 20.5
  • Total Questions 257
 The effects of air pollution on LOCAL communities. I have a good grasp on what will effect human health in the air pollution sphere and how to gain improvements. I can also with general air pollution related queries and certain specific problems, for example those air pollution problems caused by TRANSPORT related sources. My main interest is related to AVIATION on which I can also advise on NOISE related matters. I am based in the United Kingdom so most of my knowledge is related to the UK situation.

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2012-01-09 ask about:

Got it.   The answer is no. The reason most toilet paper dissolves, or appears to is because of its porosity and thinness. When one soaks it in water, it appears to dissolve, but it's really just breaking

2012-01-06 Fossil fuels:

It's a tradeoff. If you have a mobile device you need some way to get power to it. Fossil fuel is the cheapest and most efficient way. Broadcast power is still a pipe dream. So you can power your car by

2011-12-22 fire:

You are more than welcome.  You and your guys provide a really valuable community service.  Just for other information, I thought that I'd tell you about a program called ALOHA.  It's a free program from

2011-12-19 fire:

Jack:   Depending upon the severity of the fire, it would have caused the fuel to boil off and vent harmlessly, but that's an unlikely explanation because most gas tanks are designed to hold a small pressure

2011-12-19 fire:

Offhand I would guess that you had an angel on your shoulder looking out for you.  But there is another possibility. The heat may have driven out the fuel around the cap, or a crack in the pipeline. There

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