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An Investigative Study of Government Promotion of Youth Based Television Programming in the United States

Creator:: Ngo, Johnathan K.
Abstract:: Purpose In modern American society, educational television (ETV) plays an increasingly substantial role in the daily out-of-classroom education of the American youth and the decision to utilize youth based ETV is often in the hands of parents. However, many parents are unaware of the potential risks associated with early childhood...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: current and relevant research literature regarding the effect of youth based educational television and

A Comparative Study of Climate Change Policy and Actions between the United States and Sweden

Creator:: Jacobs, Annie R.
Abstract:: The issue of global climate change and possible remedies has been debated between national governments since the 1970s. While some countries have adopted aggressive measures to address the issue, others have lagged in their efforts. The United States, as a key player in global climate change conferences, has focused its...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: and reservoirs, and research on and use of renewable energies. Different methodologies by which

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

Creator:: Fairbrother, Jennifer R.
Abstract:: As genetically modified products come under greater production, tensions surrounding the potential benefits and harms of the technology have appeared in divergent policy between the European Union (EU) and certain member states. The purpose of this thesis is to consider whether some type of international law, also called an environmental...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: need for lack of space. Other consumer demands will also make such a goal difficult as more countries

Community Acceptance of Utility Scale Wind Developments: The Role of Environmental Values and Justice in the San Gorgonio Pass, California

Creator:: Anderson, Lauren R.
Abstract:: To face large scale environmental challenges like climate change, the Obama administration has turned to renewable sources of energy to offset the carbon emissions that result from traditional energy sources like coal and natural gas. However, finding suitable locations for large-scale renewable energy developments has proven difficult due to strong...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , there has been little research of the impact of wind on non-volant species. Justice values

Analysis of the Oregon Stakeholder Drug Take Back Public Policy Process to ReducePharmaceutical Pollution in Oregon’s Water Resources

Creator:: Hubbard, Monica L.
Abstract:: The goal of this analysis is to use the social construction framework to determine 1) whether the Oregon Drug Take Back Program stakeholder group can design a public policy that will ultimately reduce water contamination from the improper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals from the general public, and 2) use the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA) to conduct research, including, but not limited to cost benefit

Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar

Creator:: Bucht, Karin R.
Abstract:: Madagascar, home to a high degree of endemic species and has been subject to numerous programs and organizations intent on preserving its biodiversity, which is currently pressured largely by anthropogenic causes. Protected areas, including national parks, make up a central part of these conservation efforts, combining ecotourism and restricting access...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: exception of entrance for scientific and research purposes (Durbin 1994). The 1950s and 1960s saw the

Factors Influencing Residential Risk Perception in Fire-Prone Landscapes

Creator:: Vandeventer, Alexia
Abstract:: Since the 1990s the U.S. and especially the Western U.S. have experienced more intense and costly fires. To help address this problem government agencies are increasingly looking at homeowners in fire-prone landscapes to mitigate fire risk. Part of this effort involves communicating risk and understanding how residents perceive risk. This...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , integrated research, and collaborative learning to improve our  understanding of how humans adapt (or not

Factors Influencing Residential Risk Perception in Fire-Prone Landscapes

Creator:: Vandeventer, Alexia R. E.
Abstract:: Since the 1990s the U.S. and especially the Western U.S. have experienced more intense and costly fires. To help address this problem government agencies are increasingly looking at homeowners in fire-prone landscapes to mitigate fire risk. Part of this effort involves communicating risk and understanding how residents perceive risk. This...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text::  existing research into wildfire risk perception in a number of ways  including: the effect of proximity to

The Influence of Environmental Value Orientation and Climate Change Beliefs on the Firewise Behaviors of Central Oregon Residents

Creator:: Weston, Daniel L.
Abstract:: Over the past two decades, the western United States has experienced many of the costliest and most severe wildfires in history. To mitigate the effects of the growing threats posed by wildfires, residents in at-risk communities are encouraged to protect their homes and property by adopting Firewise recommendations. This article...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: prone to wildfires. Using previous empirical research and the tenets of the cognitive hierarchy, a

No One Cares What Color The Fire Truck Is: A Case Study of Interagency Cooperation In Fire Management in Central Oregon

Creator:: Gregory, Sarah
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to identify the aspects of successful collaboration within an inter-organizational context. This essay is a case study of a tightly niched network of fire chiefs in central Oregon situated within multiple contiguous boundaries of federal and state agencies, county and municipal governments, industrial forests,...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: understanding of what works and under what conditions (Robinson and Gaddis, 2012). This research is aimed at

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An Investigative Study of Government Promotion of Youth Based Television Programming in the United States

A Comparative Study of Climate Change Policy and Actions between the United States and Sweden

The possibility of international agreements concerning genetically modified organisms in the European Union

Community Acceptance of Utility Scale Wind Developments: The Role of Environmental Values and Justice in the San Gorgonio Pass, California

Analysis of the Oregon Stakeholder Drug Take Back Public Policy Process to ReducePharmaceutical Pollution in Oregon’s Water Resources

Local Viewpoints on Conservation and Development at Malio, Andohahela National Park, Madagascar

Factors Influencing Residential Risk Perception in Fire-Prone Landscapes

Factors Influencing Residential Risk Perception in Fire-Prone Landscapes

The Influence of Environmental Value Orientation and Climate Change Beliefs on the Firewise Behaviors of Central Oregon Residents

No One Cares What Color The Fire Truck Is: A Case Study of Interagency Cooperation In Fire Management in Central Oregon

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