Earth and Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Redox-sensitive partitioning of vanadium and other heterovalent elements between apatite and biotite in high silica magmas
(2024)Apatite and biotite, ubiquitous minerals in a multitude of natural rocks, host a variety of trace elements, including those whose valence state, and hence ionic radius and charge, can vary over the oxygen fugacity (fO2) ... -
An analysis of surface water pH & community perceptions of greenspaces at Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)Acidification and increased turbidity of surface water is a prominent issue in urban environments, as exposure to toxic materials, improper drainage, and other factors can lower the pH of the surface water leading to several ... -
Student Guided Suggestions for Improving Participation in Dalhousie Office of Sustainability’s Used Device Drive
(2024-04)Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a significant global challenge, driven by escalating technology consumption and declining device lifespans. In Canada, individuals generate an estimated 20kg of e-waste annually, ... -
Sustainability Education Initiatives for University Staff: A Case Study from Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Universities play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability practices through education and operation. Considerable attention has been given to integrating sustainability into curricula to engage students; however, there ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Particulate Matter ≤ 2.5μm Emissions Across Canadian Universities from 2012-2022
(2024-04)Particulate matter <= 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) has been linked to cause harm to human health (Health Canada, 2021) and the environment (CARB, 2024). Exposure to PM2.5 leads to various adverse health outcomes, including ... -
Cycling Towards Sustainability: Evaluating the Impact of Bike Rack Infrastructure on Student Transportation Choices at Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Student commuting habits have impacts on Dalhousie’s community and environment. Cycling infrastructure significantly impacts commuting choices and transportation methods throughout the city of Halifax and HRM as a whole, ... -
Growing Upwards: An Assessment of Student Perceptions on Studley Campus Green Roofs
(2024-04)The rapid urbanization occurring in Halifax, Nova Scotia necessitates the implementation of carbon dioxide offsetting structures such as green roofs. This report seeks to investigate student perceptions of green roofs and ... -
Assessing the Influence of Hurricane Fiona on Dalhousie Students’ Perceptions of Psychological Distance to Climate Change and Adoption of Sustainable Behaviours
(2024-04)This report analyzes the influence of Hurricane Fiona on Dalhousie University students' perceptions regarding the reality of increased Atlantic Canadian hurricanes and their connection to unsustainable consumption patterns ... -
Investigating student exposure to Mi'kmaq Traditional Knowledge through Dalhousie University courses
(2024-04)The implementation of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (TK) is important because it can improve social, economic, and environmental sustainability across the world (Spee et al., 2021) and can enhance student learning. In ... -
How well do you sort? The impacts of Dalhousie University student demographics on understanding proper waste sorting on campus and in the Halifax Regional Municipality
(2024-04)The inability of students to properly sort their waste on Dalhousie’s campus and in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) resulting from improper waste management education creates barriers to achieving Dalhousie’s ... -
Considering Nature: An Examination of Student Perceptions towards Manicured Green Space Environments at Dalhousie University
(2024-04)Scholarship surrounding the impact of urban green spaces on the wellbeing of populations has provided rich insights that can help further our understanding of interactions between natural and built environments. However, ... -
Nature vs. Nurture: Studying the Influence of Formal Environmental Education Receivedfrom Ages 4-18 on the Interpretation of Environmental Consciousness for Domestic Undergraduate Students of Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)Our study’s purpose was to investigate the relationship between environmental education prior to post-secondary education and current participation in sustainable behaviour and or beliefs. The issue of protecting our ... -
How do Dalhousie University’s Studley Campus students rate public transportation user experience on the Halifax peninsula?
(2024-04)Public transit can offer many valuable benefits to cities worldwide. However, ridership can often be low due to several different factors that can make it difficult or inconvenient for people to rely on it as a regular ... -
The Impact of Sustainability focused Cooking Workshops on Dalhousie Students
(2024-04)Earth is experiencing a great climate change event caused mainly by human actions. One of the main sources contributing to our greenhouse gas emissions in Canada is agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 10% of Canada’s ... -
An Investigation into Student Perceptions of Green Spaces on Dalhousie’s Studley Campus
(2024-04)Landscaping holds significant importance on university campuses and has traditionally aimed to enhance the visual appeal of environments. Green space, as it refers to natural areas and vegetation, as well as urban parks ... -
Do Dalhousie Students Carrot All? A Comparative Study of Food Waste Patterns
(2024-04)Food waste poses a major global challenge in terms of environmental and economic impacts. Within this context, higher education institutions play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability awareness and cultivating ... -
Qualitative Analysis of Potential Locations for Agrivoltaic System Implementation on Dalhousie’s Agricultural Campus in Truro, Nova Scotia
(2024-04)Given that the energy sector contributes to over one-third of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, there is a clear need to transition away from unsustainable fossil fuels to a more renewable-energy-powered world. ... -
Characterization of Calcite Amygdules in Devonian Basalts, in the McArras Brook Formation, Nova Scotia
(2024-04)Along the North Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada vesicular basalts in the McArras Brook Formation are host to carbonate amygdules and veins. These basalts are interbedded within a well characterized Devonian strata but have ... -
Quantifying the Impacts of Nova Scotia Forest Management Practices on Forest Stand Albedo and Surface Temperatures
(2024-04)In an effort to mitigate climate change, the Canadian government has increased focus on natural carbon sequestration through afforestation (i.e., the planting of forests where there were previously no forests) and reforestation ... -
The impact of precipitation phase and aquifer type on changing groundwater levels in mountain regions of Canada and the United States
(2024-04)Groundwater in alpine regions plays an essential role in downstream water supply. As the climate warms, mountain water resources are under threat with reduced snowpack, glacier recession, and precipitation phase change ...