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John Kendall is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Geography at Penn State University. His research intersects science and technology studies, political ecology, and environmental humanities, focusing on the energy geographies of the Appalachian gas industry in the context of the energy transition. He collaborates with Dr. Jennifer Baka on projects that investigate the local and cumulative impacts of gas extraction on communities and ecosystems. One of his key projects visualizes the flows and stocks of materials associated with the Appalachian gas infrastructure, particularly examining the Shell Polymers Monaca plant in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. This project highlights community-led efforts to challenge air permit renewals amidst ongoing violations by the industry. Additionally, Kendall's work analyzes how the natural gas sector leverages federally allocated funds to solidify its expansion, positioning natural gas as a primary feedstock in the emerging regional hydrogen economy.
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