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Dal research from the Health Geomatics LabDal study finds that urban youth get more exercise than rural and suburban ones. More... |
New Class: ENVS 2100 Environmental InformaticsEnvironmental Informatics is the knowledge, skills and tools which enable information to be collected, managed and disseminated to support research in environmental science. Students develop skills for the analysis, evaluation and synthesis of knowledge in environmental science. Information systems, tools and techniques are introduced and applied to current environmental challenges. Note: ENVS 2100 Environmental Informatics is now required for all second year ENVS students in place of ENVS 2001 Analytical Environmental Science and Social Responsibility. It is offered in the Fall term. See the timetable for times and locations. | |
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Environmental Science Students Audit Killam Waste SystemIn March 2011, a student team (pictured above) from ENVS 3502 Environmental Problem Solving II conducted waste audits |
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CongratulationsEnvironmental Science's Emily Stewart has been awarded a 2011 Governors' Award in recognition of her academic accomplishments and exceptional contributions to campus life and community service. Emily is one of four recipients. |
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Researcher investigates health of Nova Scotia watershedsThe province of Nova Scotia has committed to developing a comprehensive water resource management strategy. The first project under the strategy is being led by Dr. Shannon Sterling and the Hydrologic Systems Research Group. Information will be collected and a tool will be created to assess the health of Nova Scotia watersheds. Read more... |
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Researcher wants to probe air qualityLike every city, Halifax has its share of air pollution and noise. But exactly what kinds of contaminants foul the air in different parts of the city? What types of noise at what levels assault the ears of downtown residents, as opposed to folks in Bedford? Halifax researcher Daniel Rainham wants to find the answers to those questions. Read more... |
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The 2010 Campus Green Guide
The Campus Green Guide--Living Sustainably at Dalhousie 2010 Edition Now Available! Download at greenguide.dal.ca |
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Life Sciences Centre RetrofitThe Life Sciences Centre (LSC) is undergoing its first significant upgrade since the building opened 40 years ago. Substantial changes will provide enhanced capacity in the electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to accommodate the demands of modern equipment and research. Bookmark and check their website for regular updates
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A guide to getting greenerDalhousie students Siubhan Smith and Caitlin Oliver have worked through the summer updating the Campus Green Guide, a comprehensive, 27-page booklet on how to live sustainably at Dalhousie. Read more... |
KudosCongratulations to Kendra Sauerteig (Honours Biology with a Minor in Environmental Studies) upon winning the Canadian Botanical Association’s Regional Undergraduate Award. | |
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On the environment's sideEnvironmental Programs graduate Alison Koper fights to protect the environment. Read more... |
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Taking a green perspective
A new issue of Green Perspectives has just hit local newsstands. Read more... |
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Dal student urges actionEmily Rideout encourages Canadians to send letters to elected representatives urging action on climate change. |
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Go with the floeDalhousie Environmental Science grad Caitlyn MacMaster recently spent two weeks in the Canadian Arctic. As a chaperone with Students on Ice, Caitlyn cruised the east coast of Baffin Island with a team of scientists, environmental visionaries, artists, respected Inuit figures, and enthusiastic students. |
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The Green List: the Baby Greens
Dal grad Zoe Caron makes the "green list" of the magazine Green Living: "A founding member of the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition. Co-authored Global Warming for Dummies with Green Party leader Elizabeth May, to be published in July." |
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Sowing seeding, reaping results
“Many wonderful seeds being sown everywhere at Dal,” is the way the first director of the Office of Sustainability describes the sustainability initiatives underway at the university. It will be Rochelle Owen’s job to ensure those seeds grow into operational initiatives and come together in a university-wide plan. Read more... |
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The tip of the iceberg
Zoë Caron graduated with a BSc in Environmental Sciences & International Development from Dalhousie University last spring. Read about her trip to Antartica to join the Students on Ice expedition. |
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Ideas for open spaces as people spacesHalifax may be the “City of Trees,” but a few public spaces could use a facelift. Take the crumbling concrete terrace off Market Street beside Scotia Square’s parkade, for example. Sze Ying Lui envisions radically redesigning it with more plants, water, quiet places to sit and a covered walkway. Read more ... |
Green PerspectivesThe student academic journal for environmental programs is now available. Pick up your copy ($4) at Atlantic News, the Dalhousie Bookstore (lower level of the Student Union building), LSC 822 or contact Dawn Hall, dhall@dal.ca | |
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