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Dissolution features on diamonds from hypabyssal kimberlite facies and the effect of melt composition on diamond resorption
(2022-04)Diamonds can preserve features from their time deep in earth’s mantle and their ascent from the mantle to the Earth’s surface in hot kimberlite magma due to their high stability. The record of dissolution textures on ... -
DISTRIBUTION OF MN IN THE ENVIRONMENT; AN EXAMPLE FROM GEOLOGY, SURFACE WATER, LAKE SEDIMENT AND TILL IN CENTRAL NOVA SCOTIA
(2002-04-15)This study involves an examination of Mn in the environment in central Nova Scotia. Since Mn has been mined and occurs in many localities, the study was initiated in order to determine whether Mn could possibly pose an ... -
The Distribution of Shrubs used by Indigenous Peoples within the Forest-Tundra Ecotone in Canada
(2012-04)Recent densification of shrub cover has been documented in many Arctic regions. Indigenous people have also reported changes in cover and distribution of useful plants (e.g., berries) on their traditional lands. Many studies ... -
The Distribution, Character and Composition of Gold in Till at the Fifteen Mile Stream Gold District Halifax County, Nova Scotia.
(1983-03-15)In a study carried out at the Fifteen Mile Stream gold district, Halifax County, to document the distribution, character, and composition of gold in till around the former gold mines, 21 sample sets of A, B, and C horizon ... -
DISTRIBUTION, MINERALOGY, AND POTENTIAL RECOVERY OF RUTILE FROM THE CHUQUICAMATA PORPHYRY COPPER DEPOSIT OF NORTHERN CHILE
(2002-04-15)Rutile is a common accessory phase in altered porphyry copper ores (up to 1 wt. % of the host rock), yet it is generally lost to tailings, despite its relatively high price. Ti metal (sponge) is about 5 times the price of ... -
Diversifying the Vegetatiion in the McCain Courtyard
(2008-04)Dalhousie University is an institution which recognizes the importance of sustainability and environmental awareness - this is expressed through its signing of the Talloires Declaration, various student groups, and the ... -
Do Dalhousie Students Carrot All? A Comparative Study of Food Waste Patterns
(2024-04)Food waste poses a major global challenge in terms of environmental and economic impacts. Within this context, higher education institutions play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability awareness and cultivating ... -
Driving Habits of Studley Campus Commuters: Who’s driving to Studley Campus, where are they coming from and why do they drive?
(2008-04)The need to reduce vehicular traffic to Dalhousie campuses serves a variety of purposes. Environmentally it will cut down on our greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in Halifax. Economically it will reduce the amount ... -
E-Waste and Battery Recycling at Dalhousie University
(2012-04)The amount of electronic waste that is disposed of in landfills continues to grow each year. Due to high levels of environmental contamination, the collection and proper recycling of electronic waste is of utmost importance ... -
E-Waste Management at Dalhousie University
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Eco-Efficiency Marketing Study
(2011-04)Eco- Efficiency refers to the creation of greater goods and services while simultaneously reducing environmental resource use and degradation (Eco-Efficiency Centre, 2011). The Eco-Efficiency Marketing project answers the ... -
The Edible Campus
(2013-04)The Edible Campus research project was suggested by the Dalhousie Student Union Sustainability Office (DSUSO) to identify ways of increasing campus sustainability by providing students access to fresh, local food ... -
The effect of a weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation on ocean temperatures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence over the past 150 years
(2021-04-15)Ocean circulation is essential for transporting heat, dissolved CO2, and nutrients all around the globe. The strength of the ocean circulation, therefore, has a major influence on climate and vice versa. Over time, ocean ... -
The effect of call similarity on call discrimination by Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) nestlings in the presence of noise
(2021-04)As the extent of noise expands with urbanization, so does the extent of its impacts on wildlife. The impact of noise is particularly strong when it comes to the disruption of avian communication. Birds rely heavily on ... -
The Effect of Campus Study Spaces on Mental Wellbeing at Dalhousie University: Does the Lack of Natural Light in the Killam Library Reduce Students Mental Wellbeing?
(2018-04)The purpose of this study is to test whether the lack of natural light in the Killam Library reduces the mental wellbeing of students during the winter season at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This study is ... -
The effect of extensive green roof substrate composition on native low-bush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) and crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) growth and health
(2014-04)The establishment of native vegetation on green roofs may reduce maintenance requirements and increase local biodiversity and ecosystem services. In Nova Scotia, native species from coastal barrens have been selected for ...