Browsing Environment (Faculty of) by Title
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Life Cycle Assessment of Medical Oxygen
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-15)Medical oxygen is a vital healthcare resource provided to a patient to achieve their minimum required oxygen blood saturation. There is a growing interest in medical oxygen due to supply shortages experienced during COVID-19. ... -
Life cycle assessment of organic photovoltaic charger use in Europe: the role of product use intensity and irradiation
(Elsevier, 2019-10-01)Solar chargers for mobile phones are the first integration of organic photovoltaic (OPV) technology into commercial products. Although environmental impacts of OPVs have been studied extensively, the performance of chargers ... -
The Lifestyles and Sexual Health of Canadian Snowbirds
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-13)Background. Little is known about HIV risk-behaviour and testing amongst older Canadians. In the United States the prevalence of HIV for those aged 50+ is highest in Florida, a location where many Canadian seniors winter. ... -
Light Rail Transit in the Region of Waterloo: A qualitative examination of urban rail’s effects on real estate, development and urban identities
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-11)Transit oriented development has become a staple of contemporary planning practice that is applied in cities throughout the world to help guide the development of sustainable, economic, and social outcomes in urban regions. ... -
The Liminality of everyday life - Creatives in the context of the Islands Trust
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-11)The Liminality of everyday life – Creatives in the context of the Islands Trust Creative communities excite and invigorate individuals and may also provide opportunity for some local economies. Although desired, ... -
Line-based deep learning method for tree branch detection from digital images
(Elsevier, 2022-06)Preventive maintenance of power lines, including cutting and pruning of tree branches, is essential to avoid interruptions in the energy supply. Automatic methods can support this risky task and also reduce time consuming. ... -
Linear optical characterization of graphene structure
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-04)Graphene as a newly developed 2D material has attracted a lot of attention for its promising applications in optoelectronic fields. To pursue a profound understanding of its optical properties, this thesis presents the ... -
Linking Constitutional and Environmental Rights: Applying section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to adverse environmental impacts
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-21)Many Canadians are currently exposed to adverse environmental impacts on a regular basis, often from activities that have received government authorization. There has been a recent push from mainstream and political actors ... -
Linking ecosystem services and wellbeing to improve coastal conservation initiatives under conditions of rapid social-ecological change
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-28)Over the last 50 years, researchers have observed a decline in marine biodiversity by approximately 50%. The consequences are alarming for global food production, especially fisheries, and critical economic sectors, such ... -
Linking Moral Renewal and Sustainable Development through Social Enterprises in the Philippines
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-19)Considering the current socio-political atmosphere in the Philippines that arguably cultivates moral ambiguity, ambivalence, and apathy vis-à-vis human rights and development issues, this thesis investigates the relationship ... -
Linking Property Rights with Environmental Changes: The case of Nurerri and Jubho Lagoons, PakistanLinking Property Rights with Environmental Changes: The case of Nurerri and Jubho Lagoons, Pakistan
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-22)Coastal lagoons play a vital role in supporting human well-being and the conservation of unique biological resources. They are crucial for the protection of the coastline from extreme events like floods, and for providing ... -
Linking Services to Material Stocks: A GIS-based material stock-service analysis from island and city perspectives
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-24)Recent years have seen a growing interest in sustainable development and the shift towards a more resource efficient economy. The concept of “social metabolism” views a socioeconomic system as a system of material throughput. ... -
Listeria monocytogenes and Ready-to-Eat Meats: Tackling a Wicked Problem using Grounded Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-20)Background: Listeria monocytogenes and ready-to-eat meats have garnered considerable attention in Canada over the past decade as a result of foodborne outbreaks and product recalls that continue to transpire. A number of ... -
Litter input, soil quality and soil carbon dioxide production rates in varying riparian land uses along a first order stream in Southern Ontario, Canada.
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)Forested riparian zones, which function as a buffer between agricultural fields and streams, filter out contaminants and sediment from the fields thereby improving water quality, cool the water with shade from trees, ... -
Lived Experiences of the Trails: Perspectives from Three Southwestern Ontario Trail Organizations
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-16)The purpose of this qualitative thesis is to describe the common elements of sense of place in the lived experiences of volunteer trail managers. Through a triangulation of data gathered from secondary research, interviews ... -
Local controls on tree seedling growth following mounding on peatland seismic lines in Brazeau County and Lac La Biche, Alberta
(University of Waterloo, 2023-06-22)Seismic lines in boreal peatlands are struggling to restore native canopy level vegetation. Mounding is a common restoration method that provides an advantageous growing environment for native tree seedlings. Although many ... -
Local Food in Perth County
(University of Waterloo, 2010-10-07)Interest in local food has increased during recent years; however, the necessary infrastructure is not yet in place for farmers to fully access local markets. While consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits ... -
Local Material and Energy Flow Analysis for the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-25)To address global environmental challenges, resource use patterns at local and sub-national scales can provide relevant insights into drivers and how these link to local policy and decision-making. The Region of Waterloo ... -
Local Perspectives of Sacred Landscapes and Tourism: Exploring the Linkages in Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park, Nepal
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-04)Many cultures around the world attach sacred values to natural and cultural sites. Although different cultures interpret the word “sacred” differently, sacred places generally reveal strict behavioural restrictions, a ... -
Local Sustainability Partnerships: Understanding the Relationship Between Partnership Structural Features and Partners’ Outcomes
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-21)The number of cross-sector social partnerships (CSSPs) has increased at both global and local levels. This is due to the benefits that they bring in solving complex problems such as unsustainable development, and to the ...