<p>Biodiversity conservation issues are complex and contentious. In this dissertation, I focus on Indian mammal conservation science, management, as well as policy issues that shape these factors. I am particularly interested ...

<p>Although microbes may strongly influence wetland phosphorus (P) cycling, specific microbial communities and P metabolic processes have not been characterized in wetlands, and microbial P cycling is poorly understood ...

<p>Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants formed from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and are found in the environment as complex mixtures. PAHs are developmentally ...

<p>Passive acoustic monitoring is being used more frequently to examine the occurrence, distribution, and habitat use of cetaceans. Long-term recordings from passive acoustic recorders allow the examination of diel, ...

<p>Climate scientists predict increases in frequency and intensity of extreme climatic events over the next century. I used the policy change and policy learning theoretical frameworks--predominantly the advocacy coalition ...

<p>Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of brominated flame retardant chemicals that are added to plastics, electronic components, furniture foam, and textiles to reduce their combustibility. Of the three ...

<p>Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are prevalent contaminants in aquatic environments, and exposure can elicit a variety of toxic effects including teratogenicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity. Many PAHs are ...

<p>Mitochondria are the primary energy producers of the cell and play key roles in cellular signaling, apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Mitochondria are the only organelles that contain their own ...

<p>Compared to full weight infants, low birth weight infants are at greater risk for short and long term health consequences. Maternal exposure to air pollution is associated with low birth weight, although these studies ...

Formation of voluntary collective action provides a synergy whereby communities can accomplish environmental management improvement. To study this formative process, I asked four research questions:. How does group ...