Publications by authors named "Gregory G Sawtell"
Sci Total Environ
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Despite a decline in coal use in the US, over 90 million metric tons were exported in 2023, creating concerns about coal dust exposure among residents of Curtis Bay, Baltimore, who live near an open-air coal terminal.
- A study aimed to address community concerns by analyzing settled dust samples from two locations near the terminal, using advanced techniques like scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to identify coal particles.
- The analysis confirmed the presence of coal dust in both residential areas, with higher concentrations closer to the terminal, substantiating the residents' long-standing worries about coal dust accumulation in their environment.
