Environmental Policy & Management
Discussions and essays from the University of Denver. A Master’s program in Environmental Policy & Management.
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Global Environmental Law Discussions
Master of Science Environmental Policy & Management University of Denver – University College Abstract Unit I There have been many international environmental law cases that went through the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to settle the disputes. The goal of this paper is to analyze some of the cases that deal with the… Continue reading
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Solar Panel Ring – Mile High Stadium – Denver, Colorado
An 80×50 Climate Action Plan initiative Master of Science Environmental Policy & Management University of Denver – University College Solar Panel Ring (SPR) Project Document Revision History Version Number Date Description 1.0 8/1/18 First draft of plan created 1.1 8/15/18 2nd Draft produced containing updated “project definition” work from the 8/1/18 1.2 8/20/18 Additional content… Continue reading
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Is Sustainable Growth Possible in a Capitalistic Society?
Master of Science Environmental Policy & Management University of Denver – University College “Sustainable growth” is an adaptation of the previously coined term “Sustainable Development” which are both oxymoronic terms but have similar definitions. Sustainable growth is the fine line between economic growth and environmental sustainability. Too much emphasis on the economy can lead to… Continue reading
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Keystone XL Pipeline and NEPA
Master of Science Environmental Policy & Management University of Denver – University College National Environmental Policy Act The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was created to ensure environmental factors are given the same consideration as other factors when federal agencies are making decisions. The environmental impact statements (EIS) required by NEPA radically changed federal agency… Continue reading
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Overpopulation: Can Solutions be Effective and Ethical?
Master of Science Environmental Policy & Management University of Denver – University College Abstract Overpopulation is a well coined term in ecology, but does it apply to humans? Rampant population growth threatens our way of life and needs to be addressed across the globe. Overpopulation is the main cause of ecological damage and the main… Continue reading
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Implementing Nanofiltration and Microbial Fuel Cells to Recycle Brewery Wastewater
Master of Science Environmental Policy & Management Abstract The brewing industry is one of the largest industrial users of water (Olajire 2012). Much larger quantities of water are required for other industries, agriculture and industrial uses for example (Schewe et al. 2014). With the popularity of beer displaying an increasing trend, this leads to potential… Continue reading
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Eliminating Violations from EPA Audits: A Guide to Thrive During an EPA VOC Air Emissions Audit
Master of Science Environmental Policy and Management Cover Letter Rhetorically I decided to provide the reader with an overview of the regulations pertaining to the EPA audits. Specifically I decided to highlight the areas of these regulations that the EPA will focus on during audits, either because these aspects are more prone for violations or… Continue reading
