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view all news >in the news: Nicholas Institute to Hold Symposium
— May 08, 2012The Herald Sun shared the details of the May 15 Water and Cities Symposium in their “Campus Briefs” section.
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: 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: 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.
in the news: Water Treatments Alone Not Enough to Combat Fluorosis in Ethiopia
— Apr 26, 2012Increased intake of dietary calcium may be key to addressing widespread dental health problems faced by millions of rural residents in Ethiopia’s remote, poverty-stricken Main Rift Valley, according to a new Duke University-led study. Support came from the Duke Global Health Institute and Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
in the news: Pickle Named to Post
— Apr 23, 2012Amy Pickle’s appointment to the N.C. Environmental Management Commission is included among The Herald Sun’s “Campus Briefs.” Pickle is senior attorney for state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
news release: Governor Appoints Institute Researcher to Environmental Commission
— Apr 03, 2012Amy Pickle, senior attorney for state policy at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, has been appointed to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
in the news: Op-ed: Fracking's Future
— Mar 26, 2012Bill Holman, director for state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is mentioned in this News & Observer editorial about hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina.
news release: Holman Elected SWIC Chairman
— Feb 17, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, was re-elected chairman of the State Water Infrastructure Commission (SWIC) today. The term runs one year.
in the news: Coastal Sketch: Marc Basnight’s Rise to Power
— Feb 16, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in the second part of a series profiling former N.C. Sen. Marc Basnight. The story appeared in the Outer Banks Voice and Coastal Review.
in the news: Coastal Sketch: Marc Basnight, Squire of Manteo
— Feb 13, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in a profile piece featured in the Outer Banks Voice and Coastal Review on Marc Basnight.
in the news: Sense and Sustainability
— Feb 07, 2012Jay Golden, director of the Center for Sustainability & Commerce at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in this article by Wearables magazine covering sustainability efforts by the apparel industry.
in the news: PenderWatch Sets Annual Meeting
— Jan 22, 2012Article in Star News shares the details of an upcoming talk by Bill Holman director of state policy at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, on water.
in the news: Clean Water for North Carolina
— Jan 19, 2012Bill Holman, director of state policy at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in this article by Independent Weekly about the organization Clean Water for North Carolina.
news release: Nicholas Institute to Strengthen Ties With Campus
— Dec 12, 2011A new five-year strategic plan for the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University will strengthen the Institute's ties with the university, focus its research on the University’s core competencies, and encourage outreach to new audiences.
news release: Holman Reappointed to Three-Year Term Advising State
— Dec 05, 2011Bill Holman, director of State Policy at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, has been reappointed to the State Water Infrastructure Commission (SWIC).
news release: Study Debunks Six Myths About Electricity in the South
— Dec 01, 2011Clean energy can help meet growing electricity demand and minimize pollution in the Southern United States, but progress to adopt renewable energy strategies has been hindered by a number of myths, according to a new study by Duke and Georgia Tech researchers.
in the news: News & Record: Fracking Suggestions
— Nov 17, 2011A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. The Greensboro News & Record recently highlighted several of those suggestions in their blog, Capital Beat.
news release: Study Offers 7 Safeguards For Hydraulic Fracturing
— Nov 17, 2011A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
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