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Public Policy Barriers to Carbon Capture and Storage in California

Creator:: Andrews, Kathleen M.
Abstract:: Many industries in California are difficult to decarbonize, making carbon capture and storage (CCS) essential to reach net zero. California has committed to deliver an enormous 100 thousand tons per year of carbon storage by 2045. Despite much interest in carbon sequestration, there are currently no active geologic carbon capture...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: presented on January 4, 2024 APPROVED: David Bernell, representing Public Policy

Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

Creator:: Dearden, Grace
Abstract:: In some legislative bodies, the use of terms like climate change and global warming is frequently seen as taboo. In the United States, voters who identify as right-leaning have reported little concern about the environment or climate change. This lack of interest is mirrored by Republican legislators who often publicly...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Dearden presented on January 9, 2024 APPROVED: David Bernell, Public Policy

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic: Understanding the State of Michigan’s Effort to Adopt Overdose Fatality Review Teams

Creator:: Budd, James G.
Abstract:: This research explores the prospects of legislation in Michigan to authorize statewide use of Overdose Fatality Review Teams (OFRTs) to address the escalating opioid crisis. OFRTs consist of multidisciplinary teams that collaborate for overdose prevention. These teams operate on a local to statewide level and are comprised of individuals from...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , 2023. APPROVED: David Bernell, Political Science Scott Akins, Sociology Brent Steel, Public

The Promise and Unfinished Business of Title IX

Creator:: Mannen, Noelle
Abstract:: The law commonly referred to as Title IX, which was passed in 1972, called for an end to sex-based discrimination in educational and federally-funded settings. Before long, it became particularly associated with the quest for equality for women’s sports. As Title IX was a major catalyst in advancing and even...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: David Bernell The law commonly referred to as Title IX, which was passed in 1972, called for

Passing of the Torch: A Multiple Streams Approach Investigation into House Bill 2021 "100% Clean Energy for All"

Creator:: Crispin, Samuel L.
Abstract:: In 2021, Oregon’s legislature passed House Bill 2021 with relative ease. House Bill 2021 is a mandate for the state’s two largest utilities to reduce carbon emissions from electricity generation on a decreasing scale, reaching 100% below baseline levels by 2040. This ambitious piece of legislation, meant to reduce the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . _____________________________________________________________________________ David Bernell, Political Science

Los Pioneros de Oregon: An Examination of the Loss and Revitalization of Tejano Cultural Identity

Creator:: Leach, Jessie
Abstract:: Each year, numerous people attend cultural events in the United States, be they large celebrations such as New Orleans’ Mardi Gras or one of many numerous Cinco de Mayo festivals throughout the country or smaller, more specialized events. Many times, the cultural aspects take a backseat to profits, which leads...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ David Bernell Abstract Each year, numerous people attend cultural events in the United

International environmental treaty-making. The future of the UN BBNJ Treaty

Creator:: Banshchikova, Inga
Abstract:: Because the environmental threats are becoming global in scope, international cooperation and global governance issues are in the spotlight. The most controversial environmental law and policy problems arise in the areas where no individual state has sole responsibility for governing, "global commons." Scholars believe that the best way to deal...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: APPROVED: David Bernell, Committee Chair Brent Steel, Committee Member

Who Gets Watt? Institutional Analysis of Four Community Solar Programs in the U.S.

Creator:: Ostapiej, Julia
Abstract:: Solar energy systems purchased in the United States have increased tenfold since 2010. As solar photovoltaics (PV) markets expand, solar energy becomes more affordable. In the last five years, the price of solar has decreased by 40 percent. Despite solar PV becoming more affordable and rising consumer demand, between 50...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Essay of Julia Ostapiej presented on December 5, 2019 APPROVED: Dr. David Bernell

Access is Not Enough: Impacts of Electrification on Women's Time Use in Guatemala and El Salvador

Creator:: Duvall, Kathryn
Abstract:: The benefits of electrification are widely discussed in energy and development literature, but little research to date has studied the impacts of household electricity access on women in particular. Women make up the majority of the world’s poor and are also disproportionately affected by energy poverty because of their social...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Members ______________________________________________________________________________ Dr. David

Towards a sustainable future : a global empirical analysis on the diffusion & innovation of carbon pricing policies

Creator:: Raghoo, Pravesh
Abstract:: There are currently 43 countries which have adopted some kind of carbon pricing policy – either adopted a carbon tax or entered a cap–and–trade, while the remaining countries have not. This has created significant diversity in the world with regard to climate change mitigation. There is thus a need to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________________ Assoc Prof David Bernell

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Public Policy Barriers to Carbon Capture and Storage in California

Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of Environmental Policy in Florida

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic: Understanding the State of Michigan’s Effort to Adopt Overdose Fatality Review Teams

The Promise and Unfinished Business of Title IX

Passing of the Torch: A Multiple Streams Approach Investigation into House Bill 2021 "100% Clean Energy for All"

Los Pioneros de Oregon: An Examination of the Loss and Revitalization of Tejano Cultural Identity

International environmental treaty-making. The future of the UN BBNJ Treaty

Who Gets Watt? Institutional Analysis of Four Community Solar Programs in the U.S.

Access is Not Enough: Impacts of Electrification on Women's Time Use in Guatemala and El Salvador

Towards a sustainable future : a global empirical analysis on the diffusion & innovation of carbon pricing policies

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