Browsing Earth and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Honours Theses by Title
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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 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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Examining the Impact of the National Arts Centre’s Climate Cycle Initiative on the Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Professional Practices of Canadian Theatre Artists
(2021-04)The current literature on the role of the Arts in sustainability suggests that environmental themes introduced in different forms of art (i.e. theatre, sculpture, music) can change the way people feel about environmental ... -
EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF SUBAQUEOUS DISPOSAL OF ACID GENERATING SULPHIDE MINERALS IN THE MEGUMA SUPERGROUP, SOUTHERN NOV A SCOTIA
(1999-04-15)Development and construction projects that require the disturbance and excavation of sulphide rich bedrock in Halifax and southern Nova Scotia produce large quantities of waste rock material. This material poses a high ... -
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN FORMATION WATERS AND SANDSTONES AND SHALES, PHALEN COLLIERY, CAPE BRETON
(1998-04-15)The Phalen Colliery mines coal from the Phalen seam in the Upper Carboniferous Sydney Mines Formation. Flooding events in the colliery since 1992 warrant an investigation of the origin and chemical history of the inflow ... -
Experimental Investigations of Viscous Remanent Magnetization Using a Continuous Measurement System
(1979-03-15)This study showed that with a simple circuit modification this new continuous measurement system of viscous remanent magnetization (VRM) can be made more flexible as a far as the magnitude of the applied field and VRM ... -
Experimental study of reaction textures in volcaniclastic kimberlites
(2019-04-15)Some of the most famous diamond deposits are associated with Kimberly-type pyroclastic kimberlite facies (KPK) located within diatreme part of kimberlite pipes. The origin of this type of kimberlite is one of the most ... -
Exploring the feasibility and desirability of in-house diversion programs for disposable hot beverage cups at the store level in Halifax Regional Municipality
(2014-03)Disposable hot cups are associated with various environmental problems including increased pressure on landfills caused by their disposal. The objective of this study is to support decision-making for improved waste ...