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  • Linking Population Growth Reduction to Climate Change

    Creator:
    Jacobs, Derric
    Abstract:
    By 2050 the world population is expected to reach 9 billion. Fears of the impact of such a large population on earth’s environmental systems and finite resources have lead efforts by governmental and non-governmental agencies to assist developing nations in reducing fertility rates to slow population growth by direct medical...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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Policy
essay
of
Derric
B.
Jacobs
presented
on
November
30,
2010.
 
 
 
 APPROVED:
 
 
 
 Lori
A.
Cramer

  • Risk Perceptions and Behavioral Intentions : Responses to the Threat of Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquakes and Tsunamis.

    Creator:
    Buylova, Alexandra
    Abstract:
    This research examined public perceptions of risk, behavioral intentions in the event of the M9 Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) earthquake and tsunami on the Oregon Coast, and factors that may influence both attitudes and intentions. A household survey was conducted to understand public opinion in Seaside, Oregon, which is located...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Tsunamis. Abstract approved: _____________________________ Lori A. Cramer This research

  • Social challenges in managing natural resources in coastal fishing communities

    Creator:
    Sharp, Shayla B.
    Abstract:
    Two topics concerning fisheries management are considered in this thesis. The first concerns the social values that commercial fishing communities associate with commercial fishing. A survey of residents from eleven Oregon Coastal fishing communities was conducted to examine the social values associated with the commercial fishing occupation and fishing heritage....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Collaborative for their support. A very personal and special thanks goes to Dr. Lori Cramer, who graciously