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Gill finds tiniest specks of dust impact health, shape has impact on climate

Fellow(s): Thomas Gill
Topic(s): Air Quality, Environmental & Public Health, Climate Change, Energy Resources & Access

The research of Thomas Gill of the University of Texas at El Paso Department of Geological Sciences.  Gill is studying dust, and has found that the tiniest speck of dust can impact health, the environment, and infrastructure.  The shape of a dust particle has even been found to have an impact on the climate. 

Listen to an NPR interview about his research

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Thomas Gill

Thomas Gill

1991 Fellow
Tom Gill is Professor of Geological Sciences and Environmental Science and Engineering at the University of Texas, El Paso (UTEP). He teaches classes in climate science, geology, atmospheric science, and environmental science. Through UTEP...