Browsing Environmental Problem Solving II: The Campus as a Living Laboratory. Student Papers by Title
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Campus Food Gardens
(2010-04)Through this report, our group attempted to provide students, faculty, and the surrounding community of Dalhousie’s campus with an image of sustainability consistent with Dalhousie’s greening the campus goals. This report ... -
Catch It If You Can: Determining the Appropriate Areas for Tree and Shrub Plantings on Dalhousie University’s Four Campuses
(2023-04)In an era of increasingly extreme weather events exacerbated by the climate crisis, cities could benefit greatly from increasing the density of trees and shrubs in their urban landscapes. With three locations in Halifax ... -
Change Movers & Shakers, & Music Makers: Assessing the Feasibility of Introducing a Course on Music, the Environment, and Changemaking at Dalhousie University
(2018-04)Music, the environment, and changemaking are intrinsically linked. With anthropogenic climate change posing one of society’s most pressing issues, can this connection be used to inspire and inform a new generation of ... -
CHANGING TIDES AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERISTY
(2008-04)As a leading Canadian university in research and educational experience, the Greening the Campus Movement presents Dalhousie University with the opportunity to make new name for itself. Dalhousie has embarked on some ... -
Climate Change Survey for the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, NS
(2013-04)This report provides an analysis of climate change issues at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. The aim of this study was to identify problems on the campus related to climate change in order ... -
Clothing Consumption Behaviours and Perceptions Among Dalhousie Undergraduate Students: A Comparative Study of Environmental Science/Sustainability Program Students and Students in Other Programs
(2023-04)Fast fashion has been a topic of large-scale scrutiny for many years. The fast fashion industry is known for its many sustainability and ethical shortcomings, being a significant source of both pre- and post-consumer ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Particulate Matter ≤ 2.5μm Emissions Across Canadian Universities from 2012-2022
(2024-04)Particulate matter <= 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) has been linked to cause harm to human health (Health Canada, 2021) and the environment (CARB, 2024). Exposure to PM2.5 leads to various adverse health outcomes, including ... -
Conducting a Waste Audit in the Killam Library at Dalhousie University to Establish Waste Habits and Locate Problem Areas
(2010-04)This report analyzed the need for increases in waste diversion rates in order to reduce the amount of waste entering landfill sites. As municipalities move towards reducing and diverting their waste, universities are also ... -
Conducting a Waste Audit in the Second Year Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory at Dalhousie University to Determine Waste Diversion Strategies
(2011-04)This report analyzed the amount of waste produced in the Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory 2610 at Dalhousie University to determine the portion of waste that could be diverted from the landfills and also what materials ... -
Considering Nature: An Examination of Student Perceptions towards Manicured Green Space Environments at Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Scholarship surrounding the impact of urban green spaces on the wellbeing of populations has provided rich insights that can help further our understanding of interactions between natural and built environments. However, ... -
Cooler Than Tap Water: A Study of Water Coolers and Tap Water on Dalhousie University Campus
(2011-04)Despite having consistent access to clean drinking water, nearly 100 water coolers exist on Dalhousie campus, as indicated by an audit performed by the Office of Sustainability (personal communications, February 2011). ... -
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Fossil Fuel Divestment
(2018-03)Anthropogenic climate change is impacting the lives of people around the world; many institutions have, therefore, committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions (Cabusch et al). Fossil fuel investment, the act of ... -
Cost-benefit analysis of outfitting the windows of the Henry Hicks Arts and Administration building with more efficient models to improve Dalhousie University campus sustainability
(2005-04)With its prominent clock tower and classic design, the Henry Hicks Arts and Administration building, which was built in 1955, is probably the university’s most recognizable and symbolic structure. Despite its importance ... -
Curriculum Audit: How Dalhousie University is integrating sustainability into its non-environmental undergraduate programs
(2020-04)Interdisciplinary education is a trend in post-secondary education across the world (Bear & Skorton, 2019). Climate change, and other issues of social and environmental sustainability are increasingly relevant and pressing ... -
Cycling Towards Sustainability: Evaluating the Impact of Bike Rack Infrastructure on Student Transportation Choices at Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Student commuting habits have impacts on Dalhousie’s community and environment. Cycling infrastructure significantly impacts commuting choices and transportation methods throughout the city of Halifax and HRM as a whole, ... -
The Dalhousie Bike Centre Design Alternatives
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Dalhousie Bike Share Program: Exploring the potential for a bike share program at Dalhousie University
(2009-04)The Greening the Campus Movement at Canadian universities aims to improve sustainability on university campuses while projecting an image of responsible environmental leadership. A bike share program at Dalhousie University ... -
Dalhousie Bookstore Textbook Buyback Program Research Project
(2012-04)The Dalhousie University Bookstore’s Buyback program provides students with the opportunity to sell their previously owned textbooks back to the bookstore. This offers students the opportunity to receive money for their ... -
Dalhousie Edible Garden Plan: Design Concepts for the Henry Street Plot
(2011-04)This report summarizes the findings of a research project undertaken by students at Dalhousie University to determine the key design elements necessary for the establishment of a food-producing garden on Dalhousie campus, ... -
Dalhousie University Bicycle Parking Audit 2012
(2012-04)