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Effects of State Policies and County Characteristics on Wind Energy Siting in the Western United States

Creator:: Golya, Tamas
Abstract:: In order to mitigate climate change and increase sustainability, many states and nations have introduced policies intended to support the growth of renewable energy sources. Among these sources, wind energy has risen most prominently in the 21st century. However, its rise has been accompanied by various constraints and by local...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ). Figure 1.2 Installed Wind Capacity by State in the United States (2020) Source: https

How We’ve Rebuilt : Collaboration, Community, Institutions, and Adaptation Following Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States

Creator:: Fishler, Hillary K.
Abstract:: In the study of rebuilding and recovery after natural disasters in the United States, little attention is paid to understanding how and why people rebuild following recurring, small-scale events, like wildfire. Hazard and risk literature, instead, is focused on understanding how larger communities with greater resources, economics, and social capital,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States. Abstract approved

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:: United States and Sweden by Annie R. Jacobs A PROJECT submitted to Oregon State

The Challenges and Opportunities of a Proactive Endangered Species Act : A Case Study of the Greater Sage Grouse

Creator:: Taylor, Casey Lynn
Abstract:: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) is considered by many to be among the most powerful and most contentious environmental laws in the United States. Persistent challenges to the Act’s implementation make reaching conservation goals problematic. Most notably, the very nature of the law—providing protections for species already at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: among the most powerful and most contentious environmental laws in the United States. Persistent

Examining the Causes of Variation between States in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Participation Rates: Empirical and Case Study Analysis

Creator:: Elkaramany, Mohamed A.
Abstract:: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program in the US aiming at improving health and nutrition among low-income individuals and households. SNAP is a means tested program that provides monthly cash benefits to eligible households and individuals whose assets and net monthly incomes are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: is important to connect the program to the overall welfare state system in the United States. It is

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:: Daniel L. Weston, Author iii ABSTRACT Over the past two decades, the western United States

Understanding Community Opposition to Industrial Scale Wind Farm Sitings and the Impacts of Federal Fast Track Initiatives in Southern California: A Case Study of the Tule and Ocotillo Wind Energy Facilities

Creator:: Allouzi, Yousef
Abstract:: As climate change forces energy policy to incorporate environmental impacts and fuel diversification into the traditional model of energy security, finding ways to site, develop, and deliver renewable energy has taken on increasing importance across the United States. With no consistent federal framework to implement these changes, much of the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Agricultural and Rural Policy,” National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), United States Department of

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

Creator:: Wolters, Erika Allen
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: forested, uninhabited areas in the 95,996.79 square miles that constitute the state (U.S. Census Bureau

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:: and in 2009 the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued reports reifying actions

California Energy Policy and Perceptions in the 21st Century

Creator:: Lindsey, Keenan
Abstract:: Rarely does an industry touch each citizen’s everyday life while simultaneously garnering such little public attention as the energy industry does. From the fuel powering our vehicles to the energy flowing into our homes powering our laptops, TV’s and lights the energy industry enables our modern lifestyles, but this is...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: importer of energy in the United States. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the state

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Effects of State Policies and County Characteristics on Wind Energy Siting in the Western United States

How We’ve Rebuilt : Collaboration, Community, Institutions, and Adaptation Following Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States

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

The Challenges and Opportunities of a Proactive Endangered Species Act : A Case Study of the Greater Sage Grouse

Examining the Causes of Variation between States in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Participation Rates: Empirical and Case Study Analysis

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

Understanding Community Opposition to Industrial Scale Wind Farm Sitings and the Impacts of Federal Fast Track Initiatives in Southern California: A Case Study of the Tule and Ocotillo Wind Energy Facilities

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

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

California Energy Policy and Perceptions in the 21st Century

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