Critical Youth Participatory Action Research To Reimagine Environmental Education With Youth In Urban Environments,
2016
CUNY Graduate Center
Critical Youth Participatory Action Research To Reimagine Environmental Education With Youth In Urban Environments, Marissa E. Bellino
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
This work addresses ways to actively engage youth, particularly those growing up in urban contexts, in the rapidly expanding field of urban environmental education (EE). By inviting youth into the urban EE discourse, this study created opportunities to redefine what EE could look like when it is built on relevance to youth daily lives and is locally situated in urban settings. A critical urban environmental pedagogy, as conceptualized in this dissertation, brings together critical pedagogy and youth participatory action research to investigate the diversity of urban neighborhoods by youth who live there. These investigations reveal neoliberal urbanization processes and their …
Differentiating Urban Forms: A Neighborhood Typology For Understanding Urban Water Systems,
2016
Utah State University
Differentiating Urban Forms: A Neighborhood Typology For Understanding Urban Water Systems, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, Philip A. Stoker, Martin Buchert, Joanna Endter-Wada, Carlos V. Licon, Molly S. Cannon, Shujuan Li, Zack Bjerregaard, Luke Bell
Environment and Society Faculty Publications
With rising populations and changing climates, urban areas need water systems capable of meeting a range of social, economic and environmental sustainability objectives. Different configurations of urban growth and development also produce varying water system outcomes. In this paper we develop a multi-dimensional classification scheme that identifies distinct configurations of ‘urban forms’ in Northern Utah, USA. We identified characteristics within urban landscapes that have been linked in the scientific literature to three types of water outcomes: water demand, water budgets, and water quality. Using publicly-available data at the census block scale, we create a typology of urban neighborhoods that share …
Vessel Replacement Plans Considering Emission Control Regulations,
2016
World Maritime University
Vessel Replacement Plans Considering Emission Control Regulations, Jinrong Fu
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
Urban Agriculture As Embedded In The Social And Solidarity Economy Basel: Developing Sustainable Communities,
2016
parcc, maxwell school, syracuse university
Urban Agriculture As Embedded In The Social And Solidarity Economy Basel: Developing Sustainable Communities, Isidor Wallimann
Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration
The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) is a viable strategy in dealing with some contemporary problems known both in industrial and developing countries. Addressed is how local populations could reach certain objectives and satisfy certain needs using techniques characteristic of SSE and, thus, carve out a social and economic space of their own vis-à-vis anonymous markets, global actors, local and national elites. Illustrated further is this strategy on the example of Urban Agriculture Basel, a unit of the Social Economy Basel. Within this self governed space, it is suggested, a path can be laid for the necessary transition towards local, …
Whose Finger On The Nuclear Trigger,
2016
Western University
Whose Finger On The Nuclear Trigger, Erika Simpson, Murray Thomson
Political Science Publications
No abstract provided.
Cases Of The Mammoth Cave Bug: The Fascination Of Exploration At Mammoth Cave,
2016
Western Kentucky University
Cases Of The Mammoth Cave Bug: The Fascination Of Exploration At Mammoth Cave, Dakota Pope
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Mammoth Cave captures the attention of people from around the world. Its vast passages and amount of darkness entices the creativity of those who visit. For many, it is like a giant puzzle and they are just trying to put all of the pieces together in their exploration and want to see how it all comes out in the end. Through a series of personal interviews and readings I created a video series and webpage. I seek to find out why people were so enamored with the cave, to show their fascination with the cave, and to honor their contributions …
Failure To Communicate: Inefficiencies In Voluntary Incentive Programs For Private Forest Owners In Michigan,
2016
Michigan Technological University
Failure To Communicate: Inefficiencies In Voluntary Incentive Programs For Private Forest Owners In Michigan, Mark. D. Rouleau, Jennifer F. Lind-Riehl, Miranda N. Smith, Audrey L. Mayer
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Publications
Coordinating forest management across thousands of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners is a difficult yet necessary task for state land management agencies. Voluntary Incentive Programs (VIPs) can coordinate the decentralized activities of these owners in return for services or financial incentives. However, many VIPs typically have low enrollment. Our study investigates the implementation of VIPs to increase forest management coordination among NIPFs in Michigan. We present findings from 20 semi-structured interviews with leaders of state and local land management organizations, and government officials at state natural resource agencies, and contrast their answers with those recorded from 37 interviews of NIPF …
Conflict Of Interest In Exploitation And Utilisation Of Transboundary Natural Resources On Lake Victoria,
2016
Kisii University
Conflict Of Interest In Exploitation And Utilisation Of Transboundary Natural Resources On Lake Victoria, Edmond M. Were
Journal of African Conflicts and Peace Studies
The management of Lake Victoria as a “regional common” is expected to adhere to the global principles of transboundary natural resource management. However, national interest and power asymmetry amongst riparian states buoyed by external demand have overwhelmed global and regional norms leading to incessant exploitation of the common resources. This paper uses idealist and realist perspectives of power relations to inform the analysis of conflicting interests in transboundary natural resource exploitation. It partly relies on 2012-2013 primary data from purposively selected Beach Management Units in Kenya and Uganda and secondary data from regional fisheries institutions. Notwithstanding the normative value of …
Application Of Life Cycle Assessment Method For Environmental Impact Assessment Of Fired Brick Production Plant In Thailand,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Application Of Life Cycle Assessment Method For Environmental Impact Assessment Of Fired Brick Production Plant In Thailand, Rutjaya P. Na Talang, Sanya Sirivithayapakorn
Applied Environmental Research
In many Asian countries, fired bricksare producedby burning raw bricks in a rudimen-tary clamp kiln without pollution control mechanisms, a practice which contributes to several kinds of environmental impact. This research investigated the inputs and outputs associated with production of fired bricks using the rice husk-fuelled clamp kiln. Data collected includedraw material use, energy, products, emissions and kiln temperatures. To quantify environmental impacts, the consequential-focused life cycle assessment (LCA) approach was adopted. The impactswere assessed in terms of fuel substitution as the acquisition of another fuelwas re-quired to substitute for electricity. The findings indicated that the clamp kiln technology pro-duced …
Enhanced Biodegradation Of Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil Using Organic Wastes,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Enhanced Biodegradation Of Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil Using Organic Wastes, Tolulope M. Obuotor, Abdulwasiu O. Sakariyau, Babatunde S. Bada
Applied Environmental Research
Physical and chemical methods of remediating contaminated soils are less environment-friendly compared to the biodegradation method. This study investigated the ability of selected organic wastes to enhance biodegradation of Spent Engine Oil (SEO) contaminated soil. One kilogram of uncontaminated soil was thoroughly mixed with 10% (w/v) SEO in seven treatments with two replicates. Spent Fruit Residues (SFR), Cassava Peel (CP) and a combination of Bean Husk and Chromolaena odorata(BHC) were added at 10% and20% (w/w), with an untreated control. Total Heterotrophic Bacterial Count (THBC), Total Fungal Count (TFC), Total Hydro-carbon Degrading Bacterial Count (THDBC) and Total Hydrocarbon Degrading Fungal Count …
The Establishment Of A Community-Based Mangrove Forest Management Plan: Lessons Learned From Mangrove Forest Conservation In The Nernkhor Sub-District, Rayong Province, Thailand,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
The Establishment Of A Community-Based Mangrove Forest Management Plan: Lessons Learned From Mangrove Forest Conservation In The Nernkhor Sub-District, Rayong Province, Thailand, Piyapong Janmaimool
Applied Environmental Research
This study aims to investigate key elements of community-based ecological management (CBEM) in a rural area with plentiful mangrove resources. The investigated elements of CBEM include stakeholders' benefits from sharing ecosystems services provided by themangrove forests, stakeholders' roles in ecological conservation, and their participation in decision-making processes at each stage of the ecological management process. Additionally, the study intends to reveal factors that determine the success of CBEMcreation processes, including agenda setting, matching, restructuring, clarifying, and the routinizing stage. Semi-structured interviews and group discussions were conducted with relevant stakeholders, such as community leaders, typical villagers, fishermen, and local businessmen residing …
Loss Of Value In House Properties Due To Air Pollution In Map Ta Phut Industrial Area Of Thailand,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Loss Of Value In House Properties Due To Air Pollution In Map Ta Phut Industrial Area Of Thailand, Nararuk Boonyanam
Applied Environmental Research
Air pollution in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Thailand, has caused increasing risk of death, injury and health problems for local residents. Existing control measures are inef-fective due to weak law enforcement. Although the problem has drawn a lot of attention, the monetary value of the impacts of air pollution in Map Ta Phut is not known. The objective of this paper was to estimate the economic cost of air pollution damage in Map Ta Phut using theHedonic Pricing Method, with 192 house samples. The results showed that the marginal willing-ness to pay (MWTP) for a one unit …
Removal Of Copper (Ii) From Aqueous Solutions Using Cuttlebone As Bio-Adsorbent,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Removal Of Copper (Ii) From Aqueous Solutions Using Cuttlebone As Bio-Adsorbent, Pathompong Vibhatabandhu, Sarawut Srithongouthai
Applied Environmental Research
Biosorptionis an effective process for removal and recovery of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. In the present study, batch adsorption experiments were carried out for the removal of copper (Cu II) from aqueous solutions using cuttlebone powder (<100 µm)as a bio-adsorbent. The effects of initial pH, adsorbent dosage, initial concentration, and contact time on adsorption efficiency and capacity were studied to evaluate the optimum conditions for copper removal.The results found optimal conditions at initial pH of 5.0, 10 g L-1cuttlebone, 500 mg L-1initial concentration of Cu II in solution, and 150 min of equilibrium time.The Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetic model were fitted to the experimental adsorption data. The maxi-mum adsorption capacity calculated from theLangmuir isotherm was 54.05 mg g-1. This result shows that cuttlebone is an effective bio-adsorbent, constituting a promising, efficient, low-cost, and eco-friendly technology bio-sorbent for reducing copper pollution during wastewater treatment.
Isotope Evidence Of Rainfall And Groundwater For Tracing Recharge Areas In Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province, Thailand,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Isotope Evidence Of Rainfall And Groundwater For Tracing Recharge Areas In Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province, Thailand, Wanlapa Wisittammasri, Srilert Chotpantarat
Applied Environmental Research
This study was conducted in the districts of Kaeng Khoi and Muang, located in the center of Saraburiprovince, Central Thailand. The purpose was to use a stable isotope technique to iden-tify recharge areas where rainfall infiltrates. Analysis of stable isotopes in groundwater, surface water and rainwater were conducted in September 2014. Isotope compositions of groundwater were found to have dD values that ranged from -37.55‰ to -48.04‰ while d18O values ranged from -5.30‰ to -7.34‰. The Local Meteoric Water Line (LMWL) in the study area was indis-tinguishablefrom the Bangkok Local Meteoric Water Line (BKK LMWL), and the stable iso-tope values …
Application Of Wood Vinegar For Fungal Disease Controls In Paddy Rice,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Application Of Wood Vinegar For Fungal Disease Controls In Paddy Rice, Wilawan Chuaboon, Nattapone Ponghirantanachoke, Dusit Athinuwat
Applied Environmental Research
A survey of an outbreak of fungal diseases of rice variety Phitsanulok2 (PLS91014-16-1-5-1) was conducted in Thailand during June 2014 to January 2015 using aW-random sampling pat-tern. The study revealed the incidence of several diseases including brown spot (Bipolaris oryzae), narrow brown leaf streak (Cercospora oryzae), and dirty panicle (Alternaria padwickii, C. oryzae, Curvularia lunata, Fusarium semitectum, and B. oryzae). This study evaluated the ef-ficacy of wood vinegar for control of these fungal diseases. A compleel randomized design was used, using the above variety in 3 replications. In the laboratory we found wood vinegar to be effective in inhibiting growth …
Biosand Filter (Bsf): Types And Mechanisms Behind Its Efficiency,
2016
Chulalongkorn University
Biosand Filter (Bsf): Types And Mechanisms Behind Its Efficiency, Dao Janjaroen
Applied Environmental Research
More than 760 million people around the world lack access to clean drinking water. A biosand filter was developed through the collaboration of research groups in developing and developed countries. This type of filter is considered a point-of-use filtration system that can be easily in-stalled at home, and has shown promising results. Thousands of these filters have been distributed and are currently in use in developing countries around the world, helping to alleviate poor water quality conditions. Although these filters have been proven to improve water quality in terms of biological contaminants, there are still concerns over their ability to …
Virgil In Virginia: Eighteenth-Century Pastoralism And The Novus Ordo Seclorum,
2016
university of San Diego
Virgil In Virginia: Eighteenth-Century Pastoralism And The Novus Ordo Seclorum, Alley Jordan
Theses
This work examines classical reception in early America. Specifically, it addresses the role of classical ideas on pastoralism in the thought of one of America’s founders, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson is best known for his role in the forming of United States government, but he was also influential on developing the idea of “America.” As such, his political theory on agrarian republicanism has strong ties to how the classical poets, such as Virgil and Theocritus, likewise thought about the relationship between land and government.
Vessel Navigation Safety Analysis And Countermeasures In The Water Of Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge,
2016
World Maritime University
Vessel Navigation Safety Analysis And Countermeasures In The Water Of Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge, Guojin Han
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Risk Assessment In Narrow Chanel,
2016
World Maritime University
Risk Assessment In Narrow Chanel, Xiaoyang Gao
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
Research On Safety Evaluation Of Navigation Environment In Hangzhou Bay Bridge,
2016
World Maritime University
Research On Safety Evaluation Of Navigation Environment In Hangzhou Bay Bridge, Ning An
Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)
No abstract provided.
