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     \ University in Earth Sciences with focuses in Mars remote sensing and Andean\
     \ volcanology respectively. Since joining the USGS in 2005 he has focused on\
     \ numerous energy and minerals issues and specializes in carbon dioxide related\
     \ topics, such as natural CO2 geochemistry, carbon sequestration and greenhouse\
     \ gas emissions. Other areas of research include various oil and gas assessments\
     \ and methodology creation for assessing enhanced oil recovery with CO2 and\
     \ also the impacts to wildlife from wind turbine facilities."
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 email: mmerrill@usgs.gov
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 name: Matthew D. Merrill
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