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Oyster Restoration and Management in Coastal North Carolina
(2004)
The once strong North Carolina oyster fishery has fallen on hard times over the last
few decades due to overfishing, habitat
loss, disease, and pollution. Currently, there are many actions being taken in an
effort to reverse ...
Environmental Features Relevant to Deep-Sea Mining along the Rio Grande Rise for the Implementation of Protected Areas
(2017-04-28)
Interest in the extraction of mineral resources from the deep-sea has increased rapidly
in the recent years due to technological advancements. Since 2001, the International
Seabed Authority has granted over 25 exploration ...
MEASURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT: POLICY OPTIONS FOR CALIFORNIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
(2003)
NOAA manages the coastal zone in the United States under the Coastal Zone
Management Act (CZMA). One of the goals of the act is to provide opportunities for
the public
to participate in the coastal zone management (CZM) ...
Can the last deep-sea Oculina coral reefs be saved?: A management analysis of the Oculina Habitat Area of Particular Concern
(2007-05)
The ivory tree coral, Oculina varicosa, is known to form reefs only in deep water
(80-100
meters) off the central Atlantic coast of Florida. These unique reefs support high
levels of
biodiversity, and provide important ...
COST EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
(2007-05)
Widespread use of electronics in business and residential settings has created a
problem of electronic waste disposal, when the electronics are discarded at the end
of
their useful life. Recognized as hazardous waste for ...
Comprehensive Evaluation of European Renewable Power Programs
(2016-04-26)
Europe has shown a commitment to goal setting that mitigates climate change and increases
renewable energy generation since the early 2000s. Germany, Spain, and the United
Kingdom have experienced challenges throughout the ...
Why do farmers adopt conservation practices? Case Studies from the Lower Roanoke Watershed, North Carolina
(2007-05)
Agricultural policy is becoming increasingly influenced by environmental policy, but
achieving environmental objectives through government conservation programs remains
an elusive goal. Numerous studies have shown that farmers ...
Impacts of the Changing Regulatory Landscape on New Nuclear in the United States
(2020-04-24)
Nuclear generation currently provides over fifty percent of the carbon-free energy
on the United States electricity grid. Despite an increasing emphasis on carbon-free
generation, operating nuclear plants are being retired ...
The Cost of U.S. Cetacean Bycatch Reduction Measures as a Reason for Supporting International Action
(2003)
Due to requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)and the Endangered
Species Act (ESA),U.S. fishermen are required to take measures to reduce cetacean
bycatch. However, the U.S. imports fisheries products ...
A Financial and Policy Analysis of Small Photovoltaic Ownership for Investor-Owned Utility Customers in North Carolina
(2013-04-24)
As a source of clean distributed generation, small solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
for residential investor-owned utility (IOU) customers can yield significant benefits
to their owners along with a cleaner energy ...