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Deforestation and Flooding in the Lower Roanoke River Basin
(2022-04-22)The large natural forest ecosystems in the Lower Roanoke River Basin, in northeast North Carolina, are home to numerous and diverse plant and animal species. However, these unique and precious forest ecosystems have been ... -
Assessing the effects of urbanization on land use land cover changes and land surface temperatures in Sejong, South Korea
(2022-04-22)Urban heat islands (UHI) result from replacing natural landscapes with dense concentrations of pavement and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat, resulting in greater temperatures than outlying rural areas and a negative ... -
Evaluating an Environmental Sustainability Program and Related Metrics at a Continuing Care Retirement Community
(2022-04-22)Xinyi Guo (MEM Cadindate) and Chelsea Sloggy (MEM/MBA Candidate) Charlotte Clark (Advisor) Spring 2022 Masters Project Executive Summary Evaluating an Environmental Sustainability Program and Related Metrics at a Continuing ... -
Are National Parks Islands? A Comparative Biodiversity Approach
(2022-04-22)This project was a case study undertaken on behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). NPCA is a national non-profit organization that advocates for the protection and enhancement of the National Park ... -
Nags Head Electric Vehicle Action Plan
(2022-04-22)The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road in the United States is growing at a steady rate. More electric cars will necessitate more electric car chargers, both in public spaces and in private homes and rental properties. ... -
Commercializing Kelp: Marketing and Growth Strategies for the Crop of the Future
(2022-04-22)Domestic kelp as a cultivated crop and as a consumer good in the US faces a variety of hurdles as it scales to meet the demands of the US market. Atlantic Sea Farms (ASF) has led the way in establishing kelp in the US and ... -
Evaluating Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms of Regional Fishery Management Organizations
(2022-04-22)Established by international agreements or treaties, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) manage fisheries on the high seas, or ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction. Countries interested in joining an ... -
Evaluating Spatial Management on the High Seas: A Performance Review of Fisheries Closures and Marine Protected Areas
(2022-04-22)As the United Nations continues to negotiate a legally binding treaty for the conservation of biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, many argue that a governance gap will be created if species managed ... -
Commercializing Kelp: Marketing and Growth Strategies for the Crop of the Future
(2022-04-22)Domestic kelp as a cultivated crop and as a consumer good in the US faces a variety of hurdles as it scales to meet the demands of the US market. Atlantic Sea Farms (ASF) has led the way in establishing kelp in the US and ... -
Regionalizing the Financial, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Water Scarcity on the Fresh Produce Industry
(2022-04-22)Water scarcity is a regionalized issue that threatens community wellbeing and agricultural operations. By sector, agriculture is the largest source of global water withdrawals. Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been used to ... -
Early recovery of river herring spawning habitat use in response to a large-scale dam removal
(2022-04-22)Historical loss of river and stream habitats due to impassable dams has contributed to the severe decline of many fish species. Anadromous fishes that migrate from the sea to freshwater streams to spawn have been especially ... -
Data Management: It's Fundamental
(2022-04-21)This master’s project leverages process improvement methodologies to build a case for developing standardized and streamlined data systems for analyzing the environmental impacts of the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP). As ... -
Health Forests: Scaling Up Urban Forests as a Health Response
(2022-04-21)In the eastern United States, urban lifestyles, conditions, and constraints are causing a rise in chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, which cost trillions of dollars annually to treat. Given the importance ... -
Financed Emissions – Methodologies and Implication for Global Financial Institutions
(2022-04-21)Financed Emissions is the process of analyzing the environmental impact of lending and investment decisions in the portfolio of financial institutions. Financed Emissions analysis is essential to Scope 3 emission disclosures ... -
A Global Database of Tenure and Access Rights for Small-Scale Fisheries: A Preliminary Assessment
(2022-04-21)Small-scale fisheries (SSF) provide essential protein and nutrition to billions of people worldwide, employ more than 90 percent of the world’s fishers, and account for about 40% of the global fisheries catch. Yet, their ... -
A Case Study Review of The Actual and Potential Role That Multinational Corporations Play in Global Mangrove Governance
(2022-04-21)Since 1970, global mangrove loss has peaked and slowed with recent restoration efforts having some success. Though current instruments used have not proven to be sufficient to return global mangrove cover to historical levels. ... -
AN UPDATED ANALYSIS OF PRIORITY LANDS FOR CONSERVATION IN THE ELLERBE CREEK WATERSHED
(2022-04-21)Traditionally, conservation organizations sought to protect the most pristine land from the pressures of conversion and degradation. The conserved lands were identified by their inherent ecological value such as biodiversity ... -
Blended Finance for Clean Water: Applying the Green Bank Model to Fill North Carolina’s Water Quality Investment Gap
(2022-04-21)As the threat of climate change looms over North Carolina, so does the accompanying risk of deteriorating water quality and the economic impacts it can bring. Improving water quality will require investments beyond just ... -
Redlining Matters: Neighborhood Differences in Vegetative Cover, Urban Heat and Heat-Related Illnesses in Durham, North Carolina
(2022-04-21)Discriminatory, race-based housing practices, known as “redlining” resulted in refused home loans, insurance, and other essential investments such as green infrastructure beginning in the 1930s. Although redlining was abandoned ... -
Examining Retail Electricity Practices in Maryland
(2022-04-21)The deregulation of electricity markets has allowed third-party suppliers in 15 states and Washington, D.C to compete with the traditional regulated utilities in offering the supply of electricity. The introduction of third-party ...
