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Wind energy in Nova Scotia’s electrical power generation sector: The development of an effective wind energy regime
(2009-04)
Three major goals of renewable energy policy include security of supply, environmental
protection, and economic development and stability. One way in which our society can work
towards achieving these goals is through ...
The Removal of Mandatory Home Economics from Quebec’s Official Education Curriculum
(2009-06)
This study examines the Quebec government‟s 1997 decision to remove mandatory home economics from the province‟s secondary school curriculum, on the grounds that home economics has the potential to be a valuable tool in ...
Agriculture in Dambos Around Mzuzu City, Malawi; a Sustainability Assessment
(2009-04)
This paper concentrates on the examination of existing agricultural systems in dambos around Mzuzu, Malawi. The paper connects onsite investigations conducted in the summer of 2008 and a review of related works. This paper ...
ASSESSING THE AVAILABLE LAND AREA FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE ON THE HALIFAX PENINSULA
(2009-04)
This study explored the potential for urban agriculture in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Land availability on the peninsula (districts 11-14) was examined. There are limitations to urban agriculture, such as rain, space, and ...
Examining The Effects of Waste Diversion on Leachate Quality
(2009-04)
The disposal of Municipal Solid Waste has traditionally been a concern to society due to environmental liability and availability of land (Fan, Shu, Yang, & Chen, 2006). Waste management usually incorporates several types ...
Jatropha as Biofuel: An Analysis of the Possible Implications for Food Security in Mali
(2009-04)
Biofuels feature prominently in global climate change and energy security strategies. However, while concerns about climate change and energy security persist, the positive perception of biofuels has weakened in recent ...
Nova Scotia’s low-bush blueberry industry: Identified areas of concern, what needs done and visions for the future
(2009-04)
The low-bush blueberry industry is Nova Scotia’s most important agricultural industry, occupying the largest area under horticultural production and contributing the most economically. The blueberry industry has become ...
Quantifying the temporal and spatial variation of atmospheric particles on Dalhousie Campus – a pilot study
(2009-04)
Outdoor air pollution is a broad and complicated issue that poses a real threat to human health and the environment. Past research demonstrates a link between urban air pollution and increased rates of mortality and morbidity ...
Climate change and energy security in transportation fuel, infrastructure and policy: An AHP approach
(2009-04)
Transportation is fundamental to all societies. It affords access to a broad range of goods and services that has brought civilization to where it is today. Be it a trans-national flight, the delivery of a package, or a ...
How Rocks Affect the Growth of Krummholz in the Mealy Mountains of Labrador
(2009-04)
The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how rocks affect the growth of coniferous
krummholz of two species: Black Spruce (Picea mariana) and Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea).
Specifically, I investigated: 1) whether ...