Browsing by Subject "Climate change"
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Assessing and Predicting Distribution Shifts of Canopy-Forming Marine Macrophytes in the Northwest Atlantic with Remote Sensing and Species Distribution Models
(2017-12-12)This thesis quantified the distribution of several ecologically and commercially important canopy-forming marine macrophytes in the Northwest Atlantic using species distribution models (SDM) and satellite remote sensing. ... -
Assessing Monetary Valuation Methodologies for Estimating the Impacts of Climate Change in the Laguna de Rocha (Uruguay)
(2012-04-05)The motivation for this study arose from the dual observation that there are very few estimates of the local costs of climate change in developing countries and that the few studies that do exist rarely take into account ... -
ASSESSING TRANSCRIPTOMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS IN MUSSELS (MYTILUS EDULIS) FROM TWO SITES AND SIZES TO DISCOVER MARKERS CAPABLE OF MONITORING MUSSEL HEALTH
(2022-08-15)The Prince Edward Island blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) aquaculture industry is being challenged by climate change induced environmental stressors, that is impacting mussel health and survival. Physiological responses of ... -
Canadian Maritime Security in an Era of Climate Change: The Away Game
(2010-08-27)Beyond possible sovereignty disputes resulting from melting Arctic ice, very little is said or written about the maritime security implications of climate change. What does climate change mean for Canadian maritime security, ... -
Climate change impacts on the temperature and magnitude of groundwater discharge from shallow, unconfined aquifers
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Climate Change in Canadian Environmental Assessment Legislation: Review and Recommendations for Further Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(2018-12-03)Climate change is the most urgent crisis of our time, as reflected in international agreements like the recent Paris Agreement. State members must now integrate climate change considerations into domestic legislation to ... -
Climate Change in Ecuador's Coastal Communities and Mangrove Ecosystems: Local Knowledge, Perceptions, and Priorities
(2010-12-17)Coastal communities in Ecuador – and worldwide – are vulnerable to climate change due to both marine and inland pressures. Studies predict that climatic changes will impact strongly on coastal zones, with particularly ... -
Drivers of regional-scale variability in the abundance of an invasive bryozoan in the kelp beds of the northwest Atlantic Ocean
(2021-10-04)Species distribution models (SDMs) are important tools for predicting changes in the distribution and impact of invasive species due to climate change. In this thesis, I developed and applied SDMs predicting the abundance ... -
Exploring Connection to Nature and Place for Wellbeing With Refugees Who Access Nature-Based Programs in Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)
(2024-04-13)Nature-based programs are increasingly known to facilitate connection to nature and foster an array of social, physical, and emotional wellbeing benefits. The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) offers ... -
Facilitation of Ectomycorrhizal Colonization of Picea mariana by Alternate Host Plants above Treeline
(2011-08-26)The availability of ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECMF) to conifer seedlings above the present treeline is likely related to the presence of alternate ECMF host plants, including Betula glandulosa, Arctostaphylos alpina, and Salix ... -
Interactive Effects of Main Climate Change Components on Growth and Development of Arabidopsis Thaliana
(2018-12-17)Higher temperature and elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration are expected to cause changes in global precipitation patterns and thus increased water stress events in soils. Few studies have reported the interaction ... -
Kelp in hot water: Direct and indirect effects of warming seawater temperature on kelp in Nova Scotia
(2015-05-26)Recent declines and losses of highly productive and diverse kelp beds have been observed globally and linked to increases in ocean temperature. Warming seawater temperatures may impact kelp populations directly or ... -
Managing urban forest values in a changing climate
(2014-05-22)With more than half of the world’s population concentrated in urban areas, urban services are crucial for people’s lives. Some of these services are provided by urban trees, which are valued positively by most people. ... -
MARINE ECOSYSTEM IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSES UNDER 21ST CENTURY CLIMATE CHANGE
(2020-08-17)Climate change is affecting marine ecosystem structure and function on multiple scales with consequences for ecosystem services, fisheries, and fishery-dependent societies. Projecting future trends and associated uncertainties ... -
Observed groundwater temperature response to recent climate change
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Regional Human Rights Regimes and Environmental Protection: A Comparison of European and American Human Rights Regimes’ Histories, Current Law, and Opportunities for Development
(2017-03-30)This work reviews the Inter-American and European human rights regimes and their abilities to respond to point-source pollution, climate change, and ecosystem conservation. It begins by reviewing leading human rights ... -
Towards a Just Transition Impact Assessment Framework
(2022-12-14)Just transition is a contested notion. Its definitions range from status quo enforcing to transformation engendering. Traditionally, just transition focuses on local jobs and workers. Its application within the climate ... -
UNDERSTANDING PERCEPTIONS OF COASTAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURE-BASED COASTAL ADAPTATION: USING COMMUNICATIVE FRAMING IN EXPERIMENTAL FOCUS GROUPS IN NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
(2020-12-21)Transitioning to more nature-based adaptation strategies for coastal adaptation, including coastal retreat, calls for a better understanding of how potentially affected residents might view and experience associated changes ... -
UNDERSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CHANGING CLIMATE IN NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
(2021-08-11)Women are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet little research focuses on their mental health. Young women have also been increasingly active in advocating for climate action. The purpose of this study is to ...