Browsing College of Sustainability Undergraduate Honours Theses by Title
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Abortion in Nova Scotia: Defining and Operationalizing Access
(2020-04)It has been over thirty years since the decriminalization of abortion across Canada, however, many in need continue to face barriers accessing the healthservice (Erdman, 2017). Maritime provinces are known across the ... -
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 ... -
The Alternative Campus Food System at Dalhousie University: Exploring the experience of participants in student-led food initiatives on Studley campus
(2015-04-28)Dalhousie University has a unique campus food system. Dalhousie students have organized the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) Farmer’s Market Collective, Dalhousie Urban Garden Society (DUGS) and the Loaded Ladle. The dominant ... -
An Analysis of Placemaking and Wayfinding Initiatives on the Halifax and Dartmouth Harbourwalk for Wheelchair Users
(2024-05)Considerations towards equitable practices in public spaces should be made to promote inclusivity and user-friendliness and reduce barriers. Halifax, Nova Scotia, has one of the highest rates of disabilities in Canada and ... -
Analysis of the Offshore Wind Industry with respect to Maine’s Wind Energy Act through Systematic Content Analysis
(2024-04-22)Through systematic content analysis, this thesis explores the interplay of available technology, global environmental imperatives, and political willpower in the Gulf of Maine’s offshore wind industry. Historically, Maine ... -
Beyond the Implementation Gap: A Narrative Analysis of Nova Scotia’s Endangered Species Act
(2023-04-24)Many species continue to decline in numbers in Canada, despite a complex tangle of laws related to the conservation and protection of biodiversity. Nova Scotia’s standalone legislation, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has ... -
Big Shoes to Fill: An Investigation of the Halifax Food Footprint
(2017-04-17)In response to increasing urbanization and demand for local food, this study aims to contextualize the land area needed to feed urban Halifax, Nova Scotia, through the calculation of a food footprint. Derived from ecological ... -
Can Constructed Wetlands be the Future of Wastewater Treatment? A Policy Analysis Determining the Gaps Within Canadian Legislation
(2016-04)Treating wastewater is a vital resource for ensuring the health and safety of residents and the environment. With the constant advancements in society, Canada’s municipal wastewater system is continually being modified and ... -
Canada and its commons:institutional support for a nascent social sector
(2013-04-25)Social enterprise may help address many social and environmental issues, but needs support from a strong funding market in order to flourish. This study seeks to understand how well public Canadian institutions are supporting ... -
Community Development in Spryfield, Nova Scotia: Creating and Urban Farm
(2015-04-29)The Urban Farm Museum Society of Spryfield is a community driven initiative that was founded to commemorate the agricultural heritage of Spryfield, Nova Scotia. In its effort to enhance the social well being of community ... -
Comparing Road Network Scaling Relations of Amalgamated and Non-Amalgamated Canadian Cities
(2016-04-19)This study compares the size of the road networks in amalgamated and non-amalgamated cities. According to Bettencourt et al., cities road networks follow a power scaling relation. Rui Yikangs model for urban development ... -
CONNECTING PLACES: A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO RAPID TRANSIT FOR THE HALIFAX REGION
(2012-05-29)Connecting Places: A Pragmatic Approach to Rapid Transit for the Halifax Region explores the potential for the development of a simple, cost-effective rapid transit system for the Halifax Region, specifically for parts ... -
Cookbooks as cultural indicators: An examination of protein consumption trends in North America
(2014-05-14)The production of animal-derived products from cattle, pigs, poultry, and fish has negative impacts on the environment. These negative effects such as climate change and eutrophication are being driven by consumer demand. ... -
The Curatorial Anthropocene: An Analysis of Canadian Museums’ Engagement with the Climate Crisis - Exploring Perspectives on Precedent and Barriers
(2024-04-22)Museums hold the power to influence and educate the public on accessible levels, using multimedia displays and bite-sized pieces of information for digestible intake of scientific understanding and innovation. The ... -
A Curriculum Analysis: Evaluating the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals within the Nova Scotia Grade 10 Curriculum
(2022-04-22)In recent years there has been attention around levels of education for sustainable development (ESD) in school curricula. Education for sustainable development has been a term used to describe curricula that involve the ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
