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Case Study: An examination of agricultural surface water use for crop irrigation in Kings County, Nova Scotia
(2008-04)
In 2007, the primary body for managing and protecting our water resources, Nova Scotia
Environment (NSE), was directed to develop a comprehensive water resource management
strategy for the province. This strategy ...
Assessment of Support for Solar Hot Water Heating Systems on the Studley Campus of Dalhousie University
(2008-04)
The threat of global warming is becoming an increasing reality. Anthropogenic
greenhouse gas emissions are causing irreversible changes to the globe, threatening the
survival of many species –including humans. In order ...
CHANGING TIDES AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERISTY
(2008-04)
As a leading Canadian university in research and educational experience, the
Greening the Campus Movement presents Dalhousie University with the opportunity to
make new name for itself. Dalhousie has embarked on some ...
The Feasibility of Double-Sided Printing in the Learning Commons
(2008-04)
The manufacturing of paper destroys millions of hectares of Canadian forest every year,
as well as contributing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere and chemicals to our water
and soils. Educational institutions are mass ...
Policy and Behaviour: Exploring Energy Use by Computers in the Marion McCain Building
(2008-04)
In an era of increasing concern about environmental integrity and stability, all sectors of
society including individuals, institutions, industry and government are re-examining their
relationship with the environment. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reducing Disposable Cups on Dalhousie Campus: A Second Cup Case Study
(2008-04)
An enormous amount of waste is being generated on campus through the use of
disposable cups. Massive amounts of waste are generated by coffee cups each week and
are sent to landfills. Landfills are unsustainable and cause ...
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 ...