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Understanding Resistance to Flood Risk Mapping: A Test of Climax Thinking in Southwestern Nova Scotia
(2021-04)As a result of climate change, flooding is projected to become more severe and frequent. Flood risk mapping delineates areas of past and potential future flooding, and allows for informed decision-making regarding personal ... -
Understanding the Studley Quad: Uses and Potential Betterment Group Research Project Final Report
(2017-04)This study aimed to identify how members of the Dalhousie community are currently using the Studley Quad. More specifically, the intent of this research is to discover the ways in which the Studley Quad is being used and ... -
Understanding Water Consumption in the Life Sciences Center
(2007-04)One water meter monitors Dalhousie University’s Life Sciences Centre (LSC) water delivery system, highlighting a lack of understanding of water use. A dual approach experimental model (descriptive & exploratory research) ... -
Uni-Cycle: The Influence of Barrier Perception on bicycle commuting behaviour at Dalhousie University
(2007-04)In Canada, 25% of national green house gas emissions come from transportation. For this reason, transportation is seen as an important area to examine as a Greening the Campus initiative at Dalhousie University. In order ... -
University of King’s College Energy Audit: A Study of the School of Journalism Computer Labs
(2013-04)In recent years, computer use has been steadily increasing, causing a significant increase in energy consumption by computers. One way to assist in reducing computer energy consumption is to employ proper power management, ... -
Unrolling the Truth about Paper Towel: Social, Financial and Environmental Incentives for Why Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS Should Install Electric Air Hand-Dryers in Future Buildings
(2019-04)This paper aims to outline one way Dalhousie University can contribute to combating landfill waste. With the increasing global population and room for waste already becoming an issue, there is bound to be detrimental ... -
Upper Carboniferous Fluvial Sedimentation in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Coal Basin, Mabou Mines, Nova Scotia
(1986-04-15)Mabou Mines is located on the northwestern coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Steeply dipping sedimentary strata of the Upper Carboniferous Pictou Group (dated as Late Westphalian C) are exposed on the shoreface. ... -
Upper Paleozoic Alluvial Plain Sedimentation in the Morien Group, Eastern Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
(1984-04-15)A section of upper Morien strata located near the western margin of the Sydney Basin was examined. Three sub-assemblages of sedimentary facies were recognized: Thick bedded sandstone characterized by a fining-up ... -
URANIUM, RADIUM, AND RADON IN STREAMS, DOMESTIC WELL WATERS, AND SOILS: A GIS ANALYSIS OF GEOLOGICAL, GEOCHEMICAL, AND GEOPHYSICAL RELATIONSHIPS
(1999-04-15)Elevated levels of 238Uranium (U) and its daughter products 226Radium (Ra) and 222Radon (Rn) in groundwater, surface water, and soils have the potential of posing health risks. In particular, high levels of radioactive ... -
Urban Forests: Reintroducing Native Species to Dalhousie University Campus.
(2009-04)Urban forests are an important part of the community and people should aspire to maintain them in the same way they maintain their cars, homes and lawns. The benefits of an urban forest on campus are massive. The trees ... -
Urban surface water runoff on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus (Halifax, N.S.)
(2017-03)As an urban environment continues to grow and densify, consequences such as increased surface water runoff become ever more prominent as urban landscapes seal off previously permeable surfaces. Stormwater management ... -
USE OF FORAMINIFERA AND THECAMOEBIANS AS RELIABLE INDICATORS OF MARINE/FRESHWATER TRANSITION ZONES IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA
(2001-04-15)The mangrove environment of Southern Florida is expansive, dominating the much of the southern coastline, including that of the southwestern Everglades. As such, it is a dynamic environment that is constantly readjusting ... -
Using Seismic Noise to Monitor COVID-19 Societal Response in Halifax
(2022-04)Seismometers record signals from more than just earthquakes. Cultural noise, high-frequency seismic noise generated from human activities (e.g., traffic) produces a distinct diurnal signature in frequencies above 1 Hz due ... -
Using small, temporary seismic networks for investigating tectonic deformation: Brittle deformation and evidence for strike-slip faulting in Bhutan
(2007-07)We processed data from a small, five-station temporary seismic network deployed from January 2002 until March 2003 within the Kingdom of Bhutan. We detected, associated, and located approximately 2,100 teleseismic, regional, ... -
Using Vocal Behaviour to Reform the Conservation of Canada Warblers (Wilsonia canadensis)
(2011-03)The Canada Warbler (Wilsonia canadensis) is a declining neotropical migratory songbird that breeds in Canada and the USA and winters in South America. Between 1968 and 2007, its abundance declined an estimated 4.5% per ...