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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...
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    Capstone Project
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    , 2023. APPROVED: David Bernell, Political Science Scott Akins, Sociology Brent Steel, Public

  • The Promise and Unfinished Business of Title IX

    Creator:
    Mannen, Noelle
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    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
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    . _____________________________________________________________________________ David Bernell, Political Science

  • Greenwashing as Public Policy Problems: Reflections from Indonesia

    Creator:
    Pradipta, Sena
    Abstract:
    Greenwashing is a relatively novel, diversely interpreted, and under-researched social phenomenon. Therefore, studying greenwashing concepts, methodological yardsticks, and the dynamic behind its pervasiveness provides an excellent opportunity to improve our understanding of it, refine our detection tools, and illuminate its influencing factors and impacts on society. This study aims to:...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ David Bernell Greenwashing is a relatively novel, diversely interpreted, and under

  • 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
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    : ______________________________________________________ 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
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    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
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    Members ______________________________________________________________________________ Dr. David