Dr. Tom Hutchinson studies the impacts and mechanisms of anthropogenic stresses on natural ecosystems, especially of air pollution, acid rain, ozone and toxic metals on forested and tundra ecosystems; impacts of smelters on watersheds and evolution of metal tolerant organisms; causes of forest decline, especially of sugar maple in Ontario and Quebec; environmental consequences of nuclear war (nuclear winter). He also studies the effects on forests of soil acidification, sustainable agriculture, and the conservation of livestock and crop genetic resources.
The Cluster is working with Dr. Hutchinson to develop private sector partnerships specific to his research in anaerobic digestion. Two partners have been identified and are in negotiations.
