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

    Creator:
    Hubbard, Monica L.
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    flushed down the toilet (Daughton and Ternes 1999; Environmental Protection Agency 2006; Kostich and

  • Is wave energy comparatively sustainable in Oregon?

    Creator:
    Yin, Yao
    Abstract:
    This essay provides a snapshot of sustainability and acceptability of wave energy and eight other electricity-generating energy sources in Oregon. Since “sustainability” is an important point of view in decision-making, the paper is centered around the concept. Although there is no consensus on the definition of sustainability in the academic...
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    Capstone Project
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    , has both regulatory and constituent characteristics, because the bill regulates a state agency

  • Mapping the Political Landscape of Wave Energy Development Off the Oregon Coast

    Creator:
    Stevenson, John
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    Since 2006 Oregon has promoted the development of wave energy off its coast. While the state may be well suited for the technology because of an abundant wave resource and supporting coastal infrastructure there remain potential barriers to implementing this policy, including uncertainties about the technology and concerns for impacts...
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    of the western United States. Wave energy industries have experienced considerable benefits from

  • Determinants of public opinion on renewable energy : the case of wave energy development in Oregon

    Creator:
    Stefanovich Petrova, Maria A.
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    Renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar, and wave, have a number of advantages compared to traditional fossil fuels. Numerous studies attest to the physical potential for wave energy development in Oregon. In transitioning from conventional fossil fuel to alternative energy provision, citizen understanding of the global energy problems and...
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    Dissertation
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    . -Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) 36th President of the United States, at the signing of the Wilderness Act

  • Understanding environmentalism in six Asian countries : an analysis of the world values survey

    Creator:
    Choi, Eugene
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    This dissertation focuses on a central question for six countries in Asia: what factors affect environmentalism? Numerous studies have proposed mixed theoretical explanations for the relationship between diverse values and beliefs regarding environmentalism. Although these diverse studies propose theories for the fast-growing and multifaceted environmentalism in Asia, here it is...
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    Dissertation
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    ........................................................... 67   Table 4-8. Environmental membership and confidence in environmental protection movement

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

    Creator:
    Bucht, Karin R.
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    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...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    conducted at the office of MNP, with the chief of development and environmental education/ecotourism

  • Understanding community wind energy development in Oregon : an integrated analysis

    Creator:
    Yin, Yao
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    This research intends to provide insights into community wind energy development in Oregon using an integrated analysis approach, which incorporates GIS Suitability Analysis, Socio-Political Analysis, and Empirical Case Studies. In the GIS analysis, we developed a model through a series of steps (including data acquisition, preprocessing, data management, manipulation and...
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    Dissertation
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    or agency, tribal council, school, town and other political subdivision located in the same state

  • Addressing the future of water in Oregon : a look at the human and institutional factors shaping Oregon water management

    Creator:
    Wolters, Erika Allen
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    Oregon is a state with great social and ecological diversity. Unfortunately however, Oregon's water-rich reputation is more rumor than reality. As with many Western states, Oregon struggles with water scarcity, especially during dry summer months. Recent efforts by the state to develop an integrated water resource strategy (IWRS) to manage...
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    in the United States relate to environmental concern and behavior. Two of the chapters in this

  • Factors Influencing Residential Risk Perception in Fire-Prone Landscapes

    Creator:
    Vandeventer, Alexia
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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  • 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...
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