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How Deep is the Pit? Economic Externalities, Cultural Sustainability and the Environment in Contemporary Nova Scotian Mining Fiction
(2015-04-28)
Mining has been a central industry in Pictou County and Cape Breton in Nova Scotia for hundreds of years, but though it has economic benefits, it also has significant social and environmental damages. These negative ...
Much "ADU" About a Lot: How Social Relations Influence the Affordability of Accessory Dwelling Units in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(2017-04-17)
This research examines Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) in Edmonton, Alberta. In Edmonton, these types of units are referred to as Garage/Garden Suites, however, in other municipalities they go by a variety of ...
Tapping In: Community-Based Water Monitoring Program in Atlantic Canadian First Nations Communities
(2013-04-10)
Drinking water quality is an issue in First Nations communities across Canada. To address this, in 2003 Health Canada created the Community-Based Water Monitoring Program across Canada to employ First Nations community ...
Act think eat drink, locally? Understanding the motivations of student consumers to support the local food movement in Nova Scotia
(2014-04-24)
The local food movement has become a popular alternative to industrialized agriculture in the global North. The goals of the local food movement are to support local farmers, build strong local communities and to reconnect ...
Determining the Sustainability of Second Generation Photovoltaic Solar Panels: Metal Production and Recycling
(2019-04-15)
Second-generation photovoltaic solar panel use is increasing worldwide, thus the demand for resources, such as metals, used to make the panels is increasing as well. The main driver of this study is the United Nations and ...
Deconstructing the Modern Research Paper: A Case Study Analyzing the Role of Values in Scientific-Decision Making
(2016-04-22)
My aim is to challenge the widespread notion among scientists that science is, or should be, the predominant basis for decision-making about natural resources and the environment. This misconception among researchers results ...