University sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas

University sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas

Southeastern Louisiana University deployed four buoys in Lake Maurepas on Feb. 1 for independent, scientific monitoring as part of Air Products’ work on its carbon storage project. Scientists will use data captured directly from the lake to closely monitor the ecosystem. (Photo credit: SLU)The Southeastern Louisiana University scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research posi…

SLU researcher reassigned after exposing toxic metals in Lake Maurepas

A Southeastern Louisiana University professor who led research uncovering toxic heavy metals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from the project this week, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  Fereshteh Emami, an analytical chemist and principal investigator on the university’s monitoring effort, says she was reassigned to a full-time teaching role this week and barred from continuing her research. Emami’s work—published in two peer-reviewed journa…