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  • Converting forest biomass to energy in Oregon : stakeholder perspectives on a growing movement

    Creator:
    Stidham, Melanie
    Abstract:
    Within Oregon there is considerable interest in the possibility of converting woody biomass to energy. This interest stems from three converging factors: the desire to reduce the threat of uncharacteristic wildfire by removing excess material from the forests, the possibility to stimulate rural economies that are dependent on forest products,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Title: Converting Forest Biomass to Energy in Oregon: Stakeholder Perspectives on a Growing Movement

  • Determinants of public opinion on renewable energy : the case of wave energy development in Oregon

    Creator:
    Stefanovich Petrova, Maria A.
    Abstract:
    Renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar, and wave, have a number of advantages compared to traditional fossil fuels. Numerous studies attest to the physical potential for wave energy development in Oregon. In transitioning from conventional fossil fuel to alternative energy provision, citizen understanding of the global energy problems and...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    are proposed. Key Words: Oregon Energy Policy, Wave Energy, Renewables, Public Opinion

  • Public perceptions of wave energy on the Oregon coast

    Creator:
    Hunter, Daniel A.
    Abstract:
    Oregon’s coastal communities grew from the booming logging and fishing industries of the 19th century, but in recent decades have faced not only major declines in both timber and fish resources but also an increasing reliance on tourists and retirees and the resultant glut of seasonal service-sector jobs. As a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    26, 2009. Title: Public Perceptions of Wave Energy on the Oregon Coast Abstract approved