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Showing 1 to 20 of 139 for “"Environment and Sustainability"”.
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Energy, environment, and sustainability: a hierarchical analysis of south Louisiana
This dissertation details research into the sustainability of industrial, human, and natural systems in south Louisiana. Chapter 1 is a general introduction. Chapter 2 calculates the energy return on financial investment (EROFI) of oil and gas production in the ultra-deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GoM) …
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Total quality environmental management (TQEM) framework towards sustainability (UK novated D&B principal contractors)
To reduce the substantial environmental damage of the built environment, contractors have to comply with an increasing number of environmental building regulations. Apart from the purely practical implications of compliance, there is a perception of a gap emerging from not joining up the …
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Translating international commitments to domestic action : Mercury co-benefits, sustainable development, and climate policy in China
… on climate change interact with other global environment and sustainability objectives, such as the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the global Sustainable Development Goals. Understanding the interactions between climate change, air pollution, and sustainable development can help …
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Making Community Gardens Thrive: A Systematic Study of Factors Affecting the Development of Community Gardens in Greater Victoria
… are increasingly recognized by the governments and the public for their socio-cultural and ecological benefits. They face a broad range of challenges, including land access, volunteer management, resources, and funding. By adopting the framework of agency and social capital, my research examines …
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Concentrations and In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Metals in Soils at Urban Green Spaces in Toronto, Ontario
This study investigated metal concentrations and pH in 75 soil samples obtained from 25 urban green spaces within the City of Toronto. In vitro bioaccessibility was determined in eight of the samples as a surrogate for bioavailability. The mean concentrations of metals of interest, As, Cr, Cu, Ni, …
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Death in the Curriculum: A Terror Management Theory Assessment of Emotions and Mortality Reminders in Post-Secondary Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Courses at Selected Canadian Universities
Interdisciplinary Environmental Education (IEE) has been designed to provide students with knowledge, awareness, skills, and motivation for environmental stewardship. Educators are responsible for building their students’ action competence to engage in environmental/climate action and effectively …
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Investigating the Relationships Between Age and Depth of Stockpiled Topsoil with Its Nutrient Content: An Analysis of Responsible Factors and Potential Consequences
… Literature review revealed inconsistent and sometimes conflicting data that points to potential degradation concerns. The research completed included analyzing soil samples from three different ages of 44 years, 25 years and 5 years storage that were sampled in the Carmon Creek area of …
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Parasitism of Scarabaeidae by Parasitoid Flies in British Columbia and Western USA: Informing Biological Control Programs Against Popillia japonica with Crowd-sourced Records of Non-target Scarab Beetles
… online data (44,200 observations in BC and Western USA) to determine: scarab species occurrence; which species may be attacked by parasitoid flies; whether any bore eggs that resemble I. aldrichi; and the relative risk of I. aldrichi attack for each taxon based on phenological and …
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Insect-Induced Forest Disturbance Impacts on Select Water Quality Parameters in a Closed Drinking Water Reservoir
… health conditions, inputs of abiotic factors and timing of precipitation and river inflows impact drinking water reservoirs. Natural organic matter (NOM) directly impacts water treatment process effectiveness and is identified as an emerging contaminant of concern. Few studies have examined …
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Assessing Young Children's Personal Constructs Of `Nature' Using A Modified Repertory Grid Test: A Case Study
… of 'nature' were used in a card sorting exercise and as elements in a modified repertory grid test. Member checking was conducted through recorded conversations with the children throughout the process to minimize the influence of my own construct system. I conducted content analyses of the …
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Methodological Guide for Cumulative Impacts Management Through Environmental Impact Assessment in Peru
The Environmental Impact Assessment has been a great tool to prevent environmental damage, however the individual scope of this tool limits the analysis of the interaction of the impacts with the impacts of neighboring projects, to generate cumulative impacts. The objective of this research is to …
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Determining Conditions That Enable or Impede the Inclusion of Climate Justice in Municipal Adaptation Planning in Canada
… vulnerabilities. This thesis examined the extent and quality of climate justice in municipal adaptation planning in Canada to identify the conditions that enable or impede climate justice. Levels of justice were measured in twelve municipal adaptation plans in Canada using an Adaptation Justice …
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Social Investigation of Management Approaches to Effectively Control Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) Invasion in the Sooke Region of Vancouver Island, BC
… pose significant threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services on Vancouver Island by obstructing native plant restoration and elevating wildfire risks. This study investigates social perspectives on management strategies for Scotch broom control in the Sooke Region through key informant …
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Nature-Based Awe and The Role it Plays in Water Professionals’ Commitment to Their Work
… professionals who work closely with natural environments. The study aims to deepen our understanding of how nature-based awe influences professionals' commitment to their work within the water sector. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating a literature review to …
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Exposure Assessment to Estimate the Population Exposed to Low Air Quality from Wildfires in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
In 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2023, British Columbia experienced severe wildfire seasons, leading to increased exposure to PM2.5, which can cause respiratory issues and even death. Hourly PM2.5 data from air quality monitoring stations across the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) between 2014 and …
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Sustainability in Existing Floating Communities: An Analysis Using the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as Benchmark
… search for viable options must be wide-ranging and nothing can be deemed too far-fetched to be considered. This thesis examines the sustainability of floating communities (FCs) using the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated Targets to provide factual support for …
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In Her Own Words: An Experiential Inquiry into Outdoor Adventure Narratives in British Columbia
… blending insights from outdoor literature and personal lived experience. Using an intuitive inquiry methodology, this study consists of five iterative cycles. In cycle 1 the research topic is selected and refined. Cycle 2 then critically examines paradigmatic texts to identify key themes. …
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Increased Shipping Activity and Marine Mammals in Baffin Bay and Davis Strait: Developing a Low-Impact Shipping Corridor.
… sea ice regime invites increased development and shipping activity. This increased activity introduces greater anthropogenic pressures on cetaceans, resulting in increased risk of strikes, behavioural disturbances, and other negative impacts. The Canadian waters of Baffin Bay and Davis Strait …
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Assessing the Risks Posed by Metal Contamination to Environmental and Human Health in Millstream Creek, Canada
… contamination originating from race cars at an abandoned raceway in the region of Millstream-Langford on Vancouver Island is hypothesized to pose a risk to environmental and human health. This thesis uses Millstream Creek in the City of Langford as the study region for assessing whether the …
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Analyzing the Role of Fast Charging Infrastructure on EV Adoption in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: An Analysis Using Structural Equation Modelling
… of multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and non-MURBs in the City of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Using structural equation modelling, three models were tested to determine how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control influence EV adoption and DCFC …
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