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Social, technical-economic, environmental and political assessment for the evaluation of transport modes for petroleum products

, environmental, social and political factors being equally important, following the concepts of sustainable development. In general, only aspects related to investment, construction, equipment acquisition and ... of knowledge expressed by environmental, political, social and technical-economic dimensions and uses technical analysis and mathematical tools that configure its systemic character (Rigolin, 2013

Social, technical-economic, environmental and political assessment for the evaluation of transport modes for petroleum products

petroleum derived products, in a Case Study. The method deals with technical, economic, environmental, social and political factors being equally important, following the concepts of sustainable development ... of knowledge expressed by environmental, political, social and technical-economic dimensions and uses technical analysis and mathematical tools that configure its systemic character (Rigolin, 2013

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend and Membership in the State’s Political Community

Despite decades of unmitigated administrative success, the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is not immune from political and legal controversy. The symbolic and financial importance that Alaskans ... Way, N.Y. TIMES, Oct. THE ALASKA PERMANENT FUND DIVIDEND AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE'S POLITICAL COMMUNITY CHRISTOPHER L. GRIFFIN 0 Visiting Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Law; Yale

Alaska’s Judicial Retention Elections: A Comparative Analysis

The results of recent judicial retention elections in Alaska, and the recent increase in political activities related to judicial selection in Alaska and many other states, have given rise to ... retention states. I. RETENTION ELECTIONS NATIONWIDE Judicial retention elections were first proposed during the Progressive Era, a time when local political machines were able to exert considerable control

Breaking Barriers to Renewable Energy Production in the North American Arctic

communities in Alaska face when setting up new energy projects. Additionally, this Note describes the current political structure of Alaskan villages under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and argues ... , the United States and Canada have different political cultures, as well as different official postures on climate change and the need for renewable energy.25 However, even with all of these differences

The Growth Acceleration Program (PAC)'s investments in transportation and the Brazilian multiplication effect since Lula da Silva's government

great public investments execution in the country and also allowed correlate the political speech to action. It is the transportation system inside the geographic knowledge, recognizing as one of the

The Growth Acceleration Program (PAC)'s investments in transportation and the Brazilian multiplication effect since Lula da Silva's government

great public investments execution in the country and also allowed correlate the political speech to action. It is the transportation system inside the geographic knowledge, recognizing as one of the

The Growth Acceleration Program (PAC)'s investments in transportation and the Brazilian multiplication effect since Lula da Silva's government

great public investments execution in the country and also allowed correlate the political speech to action. It is the transportation system inside the geographic knowledge, recognizing as one of the

Alaska’s Initiative Process: The Benefits of Advance Oversight and a Recommendation for Change

, Duke University School of Law, 2015; B.A., Philosophy, Yale University, 2011. Thank you to my wife, Sarah Sturmer Hoar, for always being willing to proofread, offer advice, and make me laugh. Thank you ... in the Lieutenant Governor, rather than in the court system or any other body, allows the political process to check the use of that power. Advance Initiative Oversight Should Exist In Some Way There

John v. Baker and the Jurisdiction of Tribal Sovereigns Without Territorial Reach

. Indian law and tribal sovereignty are primarily a product of federal law predicated upon the political relationship between tribes and the United States. COHEN, supra note 8, at 1. The scope of a tribal ... effect on the political integrity, the economic security, or the health or welfare of the tribe.”52 In subsequent cases, the Court narrowly interpreted this type of conduct.53 While Montana and its

Truth and Reconciliation Commissions: A Needed Force in Alaska?

a mechanism for countries and communities to come to terms with a past marked by prolonged conflict, civil strife, and violence.1 While often used after countries have experienced major political ... (DO NOT DELETE) ALASKA LAW REVIEW Vol 34:1 As racism became an increasing part of the political dialogue during the 2016 presidential election,14 now may be an important time for communities across

Insiders and Outsiders: The Case for Alaska Reclaiming Its Cultural Property

and cultural importance to an Indian tribe” may be eligible for inclusion on the Register.41 These protections were political when enacted, supporting President Roosevelt’s westward expansion goals and ... the religious or economic significance of American Indian objects.82 Instead, the text suggests a moral rights philosophy at the declaration’s core,83 which may impose significant hurdles should the U.S

Building Relations: Alaska Natives, ANCSA and the Federal Government

Office of Management and Budget, where she worked on a wide variety of issues, including tribal legislation, international affairs, and energy. Ms. Thiele earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science ... Alaskan Native people are. It is very difficult to try to understand the political and legal differences between our Alaska Native system versus the system of the lower forty-eight tribes. It is much

Oil Production Tax in Alaska: An Evolution Away from a “True” Production Tax

low taxes on individuals. On the other hand, the development of oil has brought troubles like environmental destruction, political corruption, and a state economy so dependent on oil that a price drop ... ) . 114. Id . ; see generally Jill Burke, Alaska's Political Corruption Scandal Reaped Prison, Vindication and Uncertainty for the Accused , ALASKA DISPATCH NEWS (Feb. 11 , 2011 ), https://www.adn.com

Note From the Editor

Florida and is expected to graduate from the Duke University School of Law with a J.D. and Masters of Philosophy in 2016. Last but not least is our second student note, Alaska and Vergara v. California

“The Governor’s Court of Last Resort:” An Introduction to Executive Clemency in Alaska

political changes, have influenced the extent to which executives have exercised their clemency power. 37 Despite these changes, one central aspect of clemency has largely remained constant—clemency has ... laborers were predominantly African-American, most of whom were almost certainly former slaves. “Several studies of the convict-lease system demonstrate that it was integral to the political and economic

Alaska: North to the Future of Federal Marijuana Regulation

suggestions for crafting federal marijuana regulations that do not violate the varying culture and political norms of the states. First, this Comment discusses certain elements unique to Alaska, including ... political climate, geography, and drug culture, in light of their suspected impact on the creation and implementation of local marijuana legislation. This Comment will then discuss the evolution of Alaska

Look Back To Go Forward

jurisdictional worlds, the developments over the past forty-five years, and as we move forward into the future. ALASKA LAW REVIEW Vol. 33:2 settle, kept Alaskan political leaders frustrated, and the courts have ... Black River in northwest Alaska described the historical political organization of the Inupiat of northwest Alaska as “nations, just like France, Germany and England are today.”11 He explained to

A Business Entity By Any Other Name: Corporation, Community and Kinship

have to follow in a profitable corporation, and a lot of those rules of the game don’t allow you to get involved into the social, political aspects of the Native people that the Native peoples so much ... most 33.2 NOTE - VAZQUEZ (DO NOT DELETE) 2016 A BUSINESS ENTITY BY ANY OTHER NAME 371 recently exerted their political muscle in national elections by supporting particular candidates for the U.S

Justice Reinvestment in Alaska: The Past, Present, and Future of SB 91

. Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, 2013. The author thanks Professor Benjamin Ewing for his time and advice guiding the development of this Note, as well as the Alaska Law Review editorial ... criminal justice reform, and the political realities in Alaska. However, this Note is neither an exhaustive nor authoritative summary of SB 91. Many of the law’s 193 sections are not referenced, and some