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Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
Our Impact
August 2024
Community-Engaged Research Projects Take on Environmental and Climate Justice Issues Close to Home
December 2021
Climate 21 Project Creates Blueprint for ‘Whole-of-Government Approach’ to Climate Change
November 2021
Nicholas Institute Dives into Making Water Services More Affordable
August 2020
Nicholas Institute Policy Analysis Meets the COVID-19 Moment
August 2020
North Carolina’s Path to Climate Resilience and a Clean Energy Economy: Three Stories of Policy Progress on Executive Order 80
August 2020
Analysis Takes Stock of Policies to Address Oceanic Plastic Pollution
August 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Operations Adapt to a Changing World
September 2019
Q&A with Duke Alumnus Adam Fischer
August 2018
Course Gives Students Chance to Participate in China Conservation Planning
August 2018
Meeting the Energy Needs of the World
August 2018
Forum Helps Decision Makers Develop Opinions with Facts
August 2018
Ethics Students Find Power Plant Proposal Sheds Light on Gray Areas of Decision Making
August 2018
The Role of Small-Scale Fisheries in Feeding the World
August 2018
Can China’s Development Ambitions and Environmental Protection Priorities Yield a Global Dividend?
August 2018
Workshops Help Decision Makers Navigate Complex Electricity Sector Landscape
September 2017
Research Program Melds Economics and Environment
September 2017
The Blue Economy Makes Waves in Policy Circles
September 2017
Games Give Students a Look at Complexity of Real-World Decision Making
September 2017
Internet of Water Could Revolutionize Water Management
September 2017
Electricity Sector Uncertainty Calls for New Decision-Making Tools
December 2016
Greening the Grid: From Investment Banker to Energy Visionary
August 2016
Christy Ihlo Joins Environmental Conservation Effort in Tanzania
August 2016
Nevada City Tests Blueprint for Buying, Selling Water Rights
August 2016
Students Assess Whether Food Waste Could Help Duke Achieve Carbon Neutrality
August 2016
Environmental Justice Project Engages Community in Collaborative Research
August 2016
Cooperation Aimed at Sustainable Fisheries, Poverty Reduction
July 2016
From Durham to D.C: Internship Lays Ground for White House Appointment
September 2015
Fulbright Awardee Advises Canadian Provincial Governments on Carbon Pricing
September 2015
Program Simplifies, Lowers Cost of Solar Installation
September 2015
Students Perform First Carbon Regulation Analysis of Petroleum Refinery Sector
July 2015
Q&A with Nicholas Institute Alumnus David Gordon
September 2014
Murray Earns Prestigious Fulbright Award
December 2014
Our Impact: Cap-and-Trade Program Design
May 2015
Our Impact: Law Helps Raise Priority of Clean Water, Sanitation Access
September 2015
The Creeping Disaster That Led to Water Law
January 2015
Work of Student in Duke Environmental Leadership Program Is Shaping Energy Policy in Bermuda
June 2015
Our Impact: Recognizing the Clean Air Act’s Potential to Address Climate Change
August 2015
Our Impact: Supporting the Sustainability of Federal Fisheries
September 2015
Harnessing Science to Inform Agricultural Policy, Carbon Markets
March 2015
Our Impact: Guidance for Ecosystem Services Assessments
July 2015
Our Impact: Custom Models Help Assess Impacts of Energy, Environment Choices
September 2015
Our Impact: First Comprehensive Estimate of Blue Carbon Losses Drives Policy
