In the News
in the news: Blue Carbon Discussed at Rio+20 Planning Session
— May 14, 2012The Nicholas Institute's David Gordon recently presented the Institute's work on blue carbon in a Rio+20 planning session.
in the news: Op-Ed: Advances Needed for Biofuels to Succeed
— May 11, 2012Brian Murray, director for economic analysis at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, weighs in on biofuels role in U.S. energy policy on the National Journal's Energy & Environment Expert Blog.
in the news: The Climate Post: Keystone Pipeline Debate Reopens with Submission of New Application
— May 10, 2012The May 10 edition of The Climate Post was featured by National Geographic NewsWatch. The Climate Post offers a rundown of the week in climate and energy news. It is produced by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions each Thursday.
in the news: Energy vs. Environment: Fracking Process Reduces Dependence on Foreign Oil Resources, but Poses Risks
— May 06, 2012The Herald Sun highlights the discussion from an event on hydraulic fracturing, featuring commentary by the Nicholas Institute’s Brooks Rainey-Pearson.
in the news: Setting an Energy Standard
— May 04, 2012A story in Biomass Power & Thermal Magazine makes mention of a study by Nicholas Institute researchers focused on myths and facts about electricity in the U.S. South. The study finds that energy efficiency and renewable energy are able to work hand-in-hand to meet the projected growth of electricity demand in the South without escalating electricity rates.
in the news: Duke Research Blog: Fracking
— May 04, 2012A post in the Duke Research blog shares the details from an event focused on hydraulic fracturing. The Nicholas Institute’s Brooks Rainey-Pearson, who spoke at the event, is quoted in the piece.
in the news: Grants and Contracts Awarded to Duke Faculty in April
— May 03, 2012Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions staff were among the individuals listed in a roundup of grants awarded to Duke scholars in April.
in the news: GIST from the Mill: Duke Data Used to Create iPhone App
— May 01, 2012An iPhone app that helps users visualize their carbon footprint uses data from a Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions study to run portions of the program. The story was featured in the magazine, GIST from the Mill
in the news: Calcium May Ease Extra Fluoride’s Dental Harm
— Apr 27, 2012The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions helped support a new study that concluded increased dietary calcium may be key to addressing widespread dental health problems faced by millions of people living in a remote region of Ethiopia.
in the news: Duke Opens Office in Washington, D.C.
— Apr 26, 2012Duke University has opened a permanent office in Washington, D.C. to facilitate classes and other events. The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions is among the units that will occupy offices within the facility.
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