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Robert Warren Howarth is a biogeochemist and ecosystem scientist with a focus on coastal marine ecosystems and the biogeochemical cycles affected by human actions. He enjoys teaching and is actively involved in environmental management and policy at local, national, and international levels. His research encompasses a diverse range of topics within ecosystem science, including freshwater systems, nutrient cycling in seagrass-dominated areas, and the environmental impacts of energy systems such as oil and gas development. Howarth teaches various courses at Cornell University, including introductory biology and biogeochemistry principles. His lab explores critical issues related to nutrient pollution, climate change, and the greenhouse gas footprint of natural gas extraction, with specific attention to the Marcellus shale region. Additionally, he is engaged in investigations concerning the effects of land use and management practices on nutrient exports from large river basins.
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