David O. Carpenter

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David O. Carpenter (born January 27, 1937) is a professor of environmental health sciences at the University at Albany, SUNY, where he is the director of the Institute for Health and the Environment.[1] He is the co-editor-in-chief (along with Peter Sly) of the academic journal Reviews on Environmental Health;[2] and co-editor-in-chief of the journal Environmental Pollution.[3]

Education

Carpenter received his MD from Harvard University in 1964.[1]

Scientific work

Carpenter has authored more than 370 peer-reviewed publications and six books.[4] His research has included studies on adverse effects of hydraulic fracturing,[5] farmed salmon,[6] and electromagnetic fields,[7] and he has said that "up to 15 percent" of cases of childhood cancer might be caused by exposure to magnetic fields from power lines.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "David O. Carpenter, M.D." SUNY Albany Website. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Reviews on Environmental Health". De Gruyter Website. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Environmental Pollution". Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  4. ^ David O. Carpenter
  5. ^ Neuhauser, Alan (30 October 2014). "Toxic Chemicals, Carcinogens Skyrocket Near Fracking Sites". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  6. ^ Hopkin, Michael (9 January 2004). "Farmed salmon harbour pollutants". Nature. doi:10.1038/news040105-10. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  7. ^ Chang, Kenneth (7 July 2014). "Debate Continues on Hazards of Electromagnetic Waves". New York Times. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  8. ^ "Currents of Fear". Frontline. 13 June 1995. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
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