Browsing Environment (Faculty of) by Title
Now showing items 252-271 of 1678
-
Climate Change Vulnerability of St Lucia Tourism
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-24)The UN IPCC reports that global annual average temperature has increased by approximately 1°C since the pre-industrial era, and projects that it will rise up to 5.7°C by 2100, depending on the emissions scenario, leading ... -
Climate Change Vulnerability of the US Northeast Ski Sector: a multi-methods systems-based approach
(University of Waterloo, 2009-08-14)In its Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change estimated that global mean temperature will increase between 1.8 to 4.0°C by the end of the 21st century. An increase in global temperature ... -
Climate Change, Forest Fire Management & Interagency Cooperation in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-26)Climate change has begun to affect the frequency, intensity, and duration of weather related disaster events. This trend may foster a greater probability of encountering 2 or more disaster events simultaneously, increasing ... -
Climate Policy and International Tourism Arrivals to the Caribbean Region
(University of Waterloo, 2009-06-19)Increasingly the body of research shows that tourism is vulnerable to climate change. Tourism is also a non-negligible contributor to climate change, primarily through rapidly increasing air travel. Recently, a number of ... -
climate-induced environmental change and the future of tourism at the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-29)Nature-based tourism is an important element of the tourism industry in North America and a sizeable share occurs in national parks located in the mountainous regions of western Canada and the United States. However, the ... -
Climatological trends and predictions in snowfall over the Canadian snowbelts of the Laurentian Great Lakes Basin
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-11)The leeward shores of the Laurentian Great Lakes are highly susceptible to lake-induced snowfall that is either driven by extratropical cyclones or lake effect processes. During the late autumn and winter season, cold air ... -
Clinical Predictors of Protracted Length of Stay in Complex Continuing Care Facilities
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-26)Purpose: The purpose of this research project was to describe the clinical characteristics of regular and long-stay Ontario CCC patients, identify a group of clinical characteristics available to care planners on admission ... -
Closed-loop Supply Chain: A Systematic Review
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-14)The extraction of virgin materials from nature depletes existing resources and creates huge waste problems both in the extraction process itself and at the product’s end-of-life. There is a propensity for this waste to be ... -
Cluster Consciousness and Branding in the Greater Sudbury Mining Innovation Cluster
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-09)Clusters have been a major area of interest for researchers and policymakers over the last 40 years. Clusters are defined as a “a geographic concentration of interconnected companies, specialized suppliers, service ... -
Co-Modality: Opportunities and Barriers in the Greater Toronto Area
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-24)The Greater Toronto Area is said to be one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario experiencing many challenges due to the influx of population and the demand for goods and services. Amongst the challenges include ... -
Co-producing spatial information with citizens: Understanding practices, preferences, and challenges within government
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-09)In today’s era of digital media, collecting and sharing location-based information has become easier and more accessible for many people. This exchange of spatial information, created and shared by the public, is beneficial ... -
Co-production of knowledge for indicators, otters and ecosystem-based management
(University of Waterloo, 2023-07-19)My dissertation examines the interplay of knowledge processes and power in relation to ecosystem-based management for equitable and ecologically sustainable governance of coastal marine resources (e.g., fisheries). Knowledge ... -
The CO2 dynamics and hydrology of an experimental Sphagnum farming site
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-23)Sphagnum farming (or cultivation) is a recent land management strategy in reclaimed peatlands. The goal of Sphagnum farming is to cultivate Sphagnum fibers on a cyclic basis. Sphagnum moss is non-vascular and requires high ... -
Collaboration and Regional Economic Development: A Comparison of North Country, New York and Four Counties, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-24)Encouraging the use of collaboration in regional economic development has been increasingly prevalent over the past few decades by both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. This push has two origins. First, ... -
Collaborative Environmental Governance and Indigenous Governance: A Synthesis
(University of Waterloo, 2013-10-31)This study addresses a conceptual gap in collaborative environmental governance pertaining to the role of Indigenous peoples. Conventional collaborative approaches to environmental governance include input and resource-pooling ... -
The combined impact of salinity and water table on Juncus balticus growth: Implications for fen construction in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-05)Oil sands mining destroys peatlands by removing all vegetation on the ground and digging up to 75 m deep to reach the oil. To investigate methods to return peatlands to the post-mining landscape, a fen reclamation project ... -
Combining Knowledge: Exploring Knowledge of Indigenous Needs and Planning Practices among Practicing Planners
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-30)With the recent publication of the Truth and Reconciliation Report, the 150th celebration of Canada's confederation, and the Duty to Consult obligation for the Crown in Canada, increased focus on Indigenous peoples, ... -
The Commodification of Rural Heritage: Creative Destruction in Newfoundland and Labrador
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-30)The intent of this study is to determine if the process of creative destruction is underway in a rural community located in Newfoundland and Labrador and to identify why this development sequence has or has not occurred. ... -
Communicating Change: Public Engagement, Intensification, and Urban Redevelopment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-20)The role of public engagement is a common subject in the planning literature. This research sought to better understand how different actors view and understand public engagement in their communities, and how is public ... -
Communicating the Pixel: A Strategy for Guiding the Use of Remotely-Sensed Habitat Data in Coral Reef Management
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-04)Over the last decade, coral reef remote sensing research has focused on habitat map development. Advances in field methods, spatial and spectral resolution of remote sensing data, and algorithm development have led to more ...