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2018 Land Trust Communication Guide
(2018-04-26)
Communications is a critical component of a land trust’s success. Since land trusts
are mainly private, non-profit organizations, they are heavily dependent on donors
and volunteers. A strong communications strategy will ...
The Presence of Great White Sharks: Associations with Environmental Factors
(2011-04-28)
The white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) can be regarded as one of the greatest ambush
predators on Earth. White sharks have learned the best techniques, places, and times
to hunt to maximize their success rate. They are ...
An Evaluation of the Shrimp Industry in North Carolina: Could policy changes such as an altered harvest schedule increase the profitability of the shrimp fishery?
(2007-08-31)
This study seeks to evaluate the ability of the North Carolina (NC) shrimp industry
to cope with the impacts of imported shrimp on prices. First, this study provides
a review of the literature and relevant background ...
Five-Year (2000-2005) Assessment Of The Implementation Of The Protocol To The Cartagena Convention Concerning Specially Protected Areas And Wildlife (SPAW), With A Special Focus On Annex II Listed Sea Turtles
(2006)
The Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the
Wider Caribbean Region (Cartagena Convention) and its Protocol concerning Specially
Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) provide a unique ...
Emerging Issues in Wetland Loss Mitigation: A Policy Analysis in the Tar-Pamlico Basin
(2006)
Ecological functions of wetlands and streams provide valuable services to human
societies, but conflicting societal objectives at times place greater value on conversion
or destruction than on preservation of wetlands. ...
The Impact of CO2 Allowance Prices and Retail Electricity Rates
(2008-04-24)
Climate change policy is likely on the horizon in the United States. A cap and trade
program for CO2 will result in increased expenses for major emitting firms throughout
the economy. Since the electric power sector emits ...
Counter Culture Coffee B Corp Certification
(2020-04-23)
This Masters Project summarizes the B Corp certification process undergone by Counter
Culture Coffee. Through an in-depth look at company practices, completing the B Corp
Assessment, conversations with employees, using tools ...
Spearheading Sustainability in the Travel Industry
(2020-04-24)
Our client, Duke Alumni Travels, offers Duke alumni, family, and friends with enriching
educational and cultural travel programs across the globe. In line with Duke University’s
goal to become carbon neutral by 2024, Duke ...
Evaluation of Environmental Behavior Change Methods at Duke University
(2011-04-29)
Duke University is a leader in initiating programs geared towards campus sustainability.
This project aims to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of several campus
sustainability programs including Green Devil Challenges ...
Community-Based Environmental Management: A Tool For Natural Disaster Risk Reduction In Haiti?
(2006)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of how Haiti can successfully apply community-based
environmental management as a tool for reducing its risks to natural disasters. The
approach to answer this policy challenge is ...