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  • 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...
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    Capstone Project
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    and implementation of energy policies, then this leaves the door open for lobbyist and special

  • Wind Energy in Solano County

    Creator:
    Kelly, Anna C.
    Abstract:
    While the U.S. energy portfolio increasingly includes renewables, social acceptance of such technologies can pose an important challenge for developers. Using survey data from a random sample of nearby households (n=524), content analysis of coverage in local newspapers, and interviews with various stakeholders (n=14), I explore local social acceptance of...
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    Capstone Project
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    ) focus on the emotional connection of a landscape and tie the loss of a special geographic location to

  • Gender Dimensions in Disaster Management : A Focus on Aquaculture and Fishing Communities in the Philippines

    Creator:
    Chow, Morgan
    Abstract:
    Many nations that invest in aquaculture and fisheries for improved nutrition and food security are located in areas prone to natural disasters, such as typhoons. While all residents are vulnerable to the effects of disasters, research suggests that women are disproportionately affected at all stages of disaster management: preparedness, response,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    volcanic eruptions (19 events) (Gaillard et al., 2007). According to the 2012 World Risk Report