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Sarah Finkelstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on paleoecology and paleoclimatology, particularly in relation to Holocene and Late Pleistocene wetland development. Finkelstein's work investigates carbon cycling in wetlands and palynology using microfossil proxies to understand long-term environmental changes. Her study sites are primarily located in Ontario's Far North, including the Hudson Bay Lowlands and Southern Ontario lakes and watersheds. She applies paleoecological knowledge to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, adding significant value to the fields of environment and climate science. Finkelstein has contributed extensively to various journals with publications discussing diatom-inferred Holocene pH reconstructions and carbon loss associated with wetland conversion. Her professional service includes roles such as Associate Director (Academic) at the UofT School of the Environment and Chair of the UofT Department of Earth Sciences.
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