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Identification of the Carrier of Magnetization in a Basalt Core from Bermuda
(1987-04-15)Peckenham (1981) attempted to use the magnetic properties of a basalt core from Bermuda to help him define the stratigraphy of basalt flows present in the core. The results of his investigation were not helpful. Magnetic ... -
Identifying and Tagging Tree Species for Removal and Revitalization Within the Dalhousie University Ocean Pond
(2018-04)The Ocean Pond is a space on Dalhousie Campus that was developed by faculty and students to create an area that replicated the natural forest ecosystem of Nova Scotia (Clark, 2006). The native ecosystem in Nova Scotia is ... -
Identifying Environmental Concerns of the Dalhousie Community on Studley Campus
(2009-04)The Photovoice concept was developed in the early 1990s by Caroline Wang and Mary Ann Burris. It is a tool that enables the public to voice its opinion on important issues through photos and discussion and uses grassroots ... -
Identifying the Desirability & Feasibility of a Passenger Ferry Across the Northwest Arm
(2013-04)Dalhousie University’s population is growing and with this growth comes increased demand for sustainable transportation options. Although, the Dalhousie Green Guide provides sustainable transportation alternatives for ... -
Identifying the economic, environmental, and social impacts of overnight, indoor lighting on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus.
(2018-04)The objective of completing our research project was to comprehend an understanding of the social, environmental, and economic impacts that interior overnight light wastage has on Dalhousie University’s Studley campus. By ... -
Identifying Waste Management Behaviours of Dalhousie University Students Concerning the Reduction of Disposable Cups on Studley Campus
(2020-04)An online survey was advertised throughout Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus asking undergraduate students about their disposable cup usage on campus. From the participating students (n=105) they were divided into ... -
An Impact Assessment of de-icing Salts: Mapping de-icing Salt Movement into Surrounding Soils from Treated Pathways Across Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2023-04)The use of de-icing salts plays a key role in reducing injury and damage from inclement winter weather. However, repeated applications of salt on roads and walkways throughout the winter takes a toll on the neighboring ... -
Impacts of Forest Loss on the Global Water Cycle of the Permian-Triassic Extinction
(2022-04)Recent studies have shown profound effects of deforestation on decreased precipitation and evapotranspiration. This can be attributed to the concept of green water, which is the volume of water stored in soils and ... -
The Implications of the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) on Riparian Canopy Cover in Three Halifax Regional Municipality Parks
(2020-04)Invasive species are posing an increasingly large threat to Canada’s urban forest. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive pest with the potential to eliminate entire ash stands. The EAB was discovered in Nova Scotia ... -
In The Red: A private economic cost and qualitative analysis of environmental and health implications for five menstrual products
(2015-04)Almost all women menstruate at some point in their lives, and as such there is a large and constant market for menstrual products. The objective of this research is to collect and present existing data about the impact of ... -
Incentives to Winter Cycling
(2011-04)Dalhousie University’s recent Greening the Campus Movement has included many steps to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. One way to continue this process is to encourage active (non-fossil fuel sourced) ... -
Indigenous Flora on Campus: A Feasibility Study
(2004-04)Students at Dalhousie University Studley campus poorly identified indigenous plants of Nova Scotia. We propose that students are unable to identify native species because much of the Studley campus landscape consists of ... -
Infraspecific Variation in Arcellacea (Thecamoebians) from Eastern Canada and a Selected Biostratigraphic Study
(1984-04-15)Clones of several morphotypes of the arcellacean species Centropyxis aculeata (Ehrenberg) were established and the range of variation in individual clones was examined. Considerable morphological variation was noted, ... -
Inorganic Carbon Cycling in Scotian Shelf Waters
(2017-03)