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2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Clear-Cutting of the Coastal Temperate Rainforest: A Brief Analysis of Clayoquot Sound
By Claire Brownlie
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
Using Clayoquot Sound as a reference, the consequences clear-cut logging has on the coastal temperate rainforest ecosystems was examined. Social and political outcomes from extensive protests in 1993, which opposed the destruction of the natural... Read Article »
Forest Management Temperate Forests Rainforests British Columbia Sustainability Ecotourism Environmental Policy
Agriculture
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Effects of Conventional and Organic Agricultural Techniques on Soil Ecology
By Nate Van Beilen
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper explores the differing effects that conventional and organic agriculture have on soil ecosystems. The findings are primarily based on a review of published literature found in journal articles and government reports. Conventional agriculture... Read Article »
Soil Ecology Sustainable Agriculture Biodiversity Monoculture Organic Agriculture Industrial Farming Food Production
Nanomaterials
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Toxicological Effects of Nanomaterials on Aqueous and Terrestrial Ecosystems
By Sabina Hyseni
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper provides a holistic overview of the effects of engineered and natural nanomaterials (ENMs and NNMs) in the environment. Through increasing production and technology, NMs are contaminating the air, soil, and water with large toxicological... Read Article »
Nanomaterials Nanotechnology Nanotoxicology Aqueous Ecosystems Terrestrial Ecosystems Biomagnification Engineered Nanoparticles
Water Management
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Costs and Benefits of Nitrogen and Phosphate Fertilizer Use In the Lake Erie Basin
By David C. Harary
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper explores both the positive and negative externalities associated with nitrogen and phosphate-based fertilizer use. Using 57 scholarly journal articles, government reports, manuscripts, and news articles; a comprehensive review was made... Read Article »
Water Management Chemical Fertilizers Eutrophication Sustainability Lake Erie Natural Resources Environmental Externalities
Air Pollution
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Ecosystems as Stakeholders to Urban Air Pollution Mitigation Decisions in Toronto
By Conner Tidd
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper explores the role that ecosystems can have in the decision making framework for urban air pollution mitigation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The focus is on management planning of green roof implementation to mitigate the effects of urban... Read Article »
Air Pollution Pollution Air Quality Sustainability Energy Efficiency Decision-Making Green Roofs Environmental Policy

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