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Comparative descriptive analysis of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to climate change mitigation and adaptation by Costa Rica and México

Creator:: Pinard, Zachary J.
Abstract:: Under the Paris Agreement, parties submitted documents outlining their commitments to climate change mitigation and adaptation, called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are set to be updated to increase ambition by 2020. Costa Rica and México are known for their significant national actions on climate change, so comparing these two...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: adaptation by Costa Rica and México by Zachary J. Pinard A THESIS submitted

Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal to Expand Internet Access

Creator:: Easdale, Matthew
Abstract:: Fast, reliable internet access is shown to have numerous economic benefits, including contributing to growth, increasing GDP, decreasing unemployment and depopulation of rural areas, and encouraging competition. However, in the United States, there are large sections of the population that are left severely underserved – mostly rural, low-income, and minority...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal

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:: , Political Science Dr. Vijay A. Satyal, Political Science Dr. Erika Allen Wolters, Public

Examining Community Narratives of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s “Green Grants” Initiative

Creator:: Bailey, Jessie
Abstract:: This essay examines community narratives around Keep Virginia Beautiful's Green Grants initiative. Green Grants is a signature annual program that awards grants to organizations throughout Virginia in support of projects aligned with one of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s three pillars: recycling, litter prevention, and community beautification. The primary research questions are...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________________ Dr. Lori A. Cramer ______________________________________________________________________ Dr

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:: a first mover in developing carbon capture projects. The questions asked in this paper are: What

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:: Greening a Red State: Understanding the Complexities of

Fish out of Water: Virgin Spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis) in the Santa Clara River, Utah

Creator:: Siefken, Sarah N.
Abstract:: River ecosystems throughout the arid southwestern U.S. are imperiled. Water management infrastructure, climate change, unsustainable water use, and political conflict harm the region's aquatic and riparian ecosystems. This case study surveys one such desert river, an endemic fish species, and conservation efforts in southwestern Utah. The analysis focuses on the...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: spinedace illustration: Jon Wagner 2007 a project submitted to O r e g o n S t a t e U n i v e r s i t

The Sustainability of Community Microgrids: Case Studies of Beaverton and Portland, Oregon

Creator:: Butler, Lily
Abstract:: This thesis is one part of a study to compare and contrast 10 different proposals and finished projects for microgrids, and the associated community perceptions and response. It has been posited that microgrids have the potential to improve the resiliency and reliability of the electricity grid. In recent years, there...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Portland, Oregon by Lily Butler A THESIS submitted to

Institutional Adaptive Capacity and the California Abalone

Creator:: Griffith, Emily
Abstract:: Abalone (Haliotis) are an iconic species all over the world. They play a vital role in maintaining a healthy coastal ecosystem and hold an important cultural value for coastal communities in California. Almost all wild abalone in California are threatened in some way. The black and white abalone are listed...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: ______________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Erika Allen Wolters, representing Political Science

A Current Look at Marine Renewable Energy in Oregon: Oregon MRE and the Role of Public Perception and Participation in Oregon's MRE Future

Creator:: Brandt, Diane
Abstract:: To meet growing energy demands and climate change goals, the use of renewable energy is increasingly becoming a policy priority globally, nationally, and at the state levels. In Oregon, the use of marine renewable energy and offshore wind remains part of this discussion but has yet to result in operational...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: A Current Look at

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Comparative descriptive analysis of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to climate change mitigation and adaptation by Costa Rica and México

Good Internet Would be Pretty Cool: A Policy Proposal to Expand Internet Access

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

Examining Community Narratives of Keep Virginia Beautiful’s “Green Grants” Initiative

Public Policy Barriers to Carbon Capture and Storage in California

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

Fish out of Water: Virgin Spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis) in the Santa Clara River, Utah

The Sustainability of Community Microgrids: Case Studies of Beaverton and Portland, Oregon

Institutional Adaptive Capacity and the California Abalone

A Current Look at Marine Renewable Energy in Oregon: Oregon MRE and the Role of Public Perception and Participation in Oregon's MRE Future

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