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Ethical and Sustainable Coffee Consumption on Studley Campus, Dalhousie University
(2020-04)This research investigates the prevalence of ethical coffee consumption among Dalhousie University’s undergraduate student population. We analyse how individual perspectives on the impacts of coffee production influence ... -
EUROGRANITES 2010 FIELD EXCURSION GUIDEBOOK NOVA SCOTIA
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EVALUATING PRESCHOOL CHIDLREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTION TO NATURE USING A GAMES TESTING TOOL
(2022-04)Establishing a connection to nature as a child is a necessity as it is crucial to enhancing children’s cognitive, attitudinal, emotional, and physical development (Driessnack 2009; Giusti et al. 2014; Bratman et al. 2015; ... -
Evaluating the Historic Change in Per Capita Nominal Consumption of Animal Products in Canada Over the Past 60 to 100 years
(2022-03)Since the early 1960s, the global anthropogenic food systems have become incredibly resource intensive and have caused a global increase in greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater scarcity, land cover conversion, and biodiversity ... -
Evaluating the Sustainability of Dalhousie University's Seafood Purchasing Practices
(2010-04)Unsustainable fishing is a serious concern worldwide. One would expect universities, especially those with environmental programs, to set a good example by using sustainable seafood in residence cafeterias. In this project ... -
EVALUATING TURTLE ROAD MORTALITY MITIGATION: IDENTIFYING KNOWLEDGE GAPS AND PUBLIC ATTITUDES
(2008-04)An evaluation was made of the strategy to mitigate road mortality of the endangered Blanding’s turtle in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada. The strategies physical mitigation measures (speed ... -
An Evaluation of Dalhousie University's Campus Recycling Program
(2006-04)This paper is the final report of the research project for the Materials group from the Environmental Problem Solving class at Dalhousie University, Winter Semester 2006, supervised by Gregor MacAskill. The intent of this ... -
Evaluation of Public Recreational Greenspace in Halifax for Physical Activity Promotion
(2013-03)This research investigates features of public recreational greenspace on Halifax Peninsula that promote physical activity. Physical inactivity and its associated poor health outcomes are a major health concern. Past ... -
An Evaluation of the 3 / 4 Bin System at Dalhousie University
(2008-04)This paper is the final report of the research project for the Greenfoot recycling team for the Environmental Problem Solving II class at Dalhousie University, supervised under Karen Harper. The overall goal of the project ... -
Evaluation of Treatment Potential and Feasibility of Constructed Wetlands receiving Municipal Wastewater in Nova Scotia
(2008-04)The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) is proposing Canada-wide municipal wastewater effluent regulations. This would put pressure on small communities to install wastewater collection systems and ... -
EVIDENCE OF PRECURSOR EVENTS FOR MEGA-THRUST EARTHQUAKES ON THE WEST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA
(2001-04-15)In May 1964 a 9.2 magnitude (on the Richter scale) earthquake occurred on the coast of Alaska. Since then, research has shown evidence of precursors to the earthquake using both foraminifera and diatoms, thereby detailing ... -
Evolution of orogenic wedges and continental plateaux: insights from crustal thermal-mechanical models overlying subducting mantle lithosphere
(2003-04)The links between an early phase of orogenesis, when orogens are commonly wedge shaped, and a later phase, with a plateau geometry, are investigated using coupled thermal-mechanical models with uniform velocity subduction ... -
Evolution of the Phlogopite-Chrome Diopside-Spinel Pools in the Ultramafic Nodules of Pipe 200, Northern Lesotho
(1980-03-15)Peridotites are ultramafic igneous plutonic rocks consisting of predominantly ferromagnesian minerals. Their mineralogy reflects their stability field at different pressures and temperatures. olivine-2 pyroxenes-garnet: ... -
An Examination of 4th and 5th Grade Children’s Conceptualization of Neighbourhoods in Halifax Nova Scotia
(2016-04)This study utilizes artistic expression, written description and verbal communication through interviews to better understand children's conceptualizations of neighbourhood. This conceptualization is used to determine how ... -
Examination of a Zoned Pegmatite and Host Rocks At Port Joli, Nova Scotia
(1988-04-15)The Wickwire pegmatites are located Port Joli Harbour, approximately 28 km southeast of Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia. These pegmatites form a series of semi-parallel veins and dykes, which vary in thickness from ... -
An examination of the distribution, abundance, and habitat preferences of soft corals (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) in offshore Nova Scotian waters
(2018-04)Cold-water corals have been observed in Atlantic Canada since the 1800’s and to date, there are 31 confirmed species. Although research on cold-water corals in Atlantic Canada has increased over the last two decades, ... -
Examining the effectiveness of municipal reuse centers in Nova Scotia: Benefits and Best Practices
(2021-04)One of the major environmental challenges of today is the overconsumption of resources and excessive waste. Municipal reuse centers offer a potential solution, as they work to extend the lifespan of objects otherwise ...