Conservation

Liquified Natural Gas: Dream Fuel or Pipe Dream?

Liquified Natural Gas: Dream Fuel or Pipe Dream?

In a 2021 course report, the graduate students analyze how Canada, and more specifically the province of British Columbia, have pushed for the development of LNG infrastructure.

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Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project

This case centres on the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Expansion Project (Trans Mountain) as a lens through which to learn about Canadian environmental assessment processes.

The impact of the modified taungya system on Ghana’s forests – Relatively positive, or otherwise?

The impact of the modified taungya system on Ghana’s forests – Relatively positive, or otherwise?

Deforestation and forest degradation in Ghana has been on the forward trajectory from the colonial era until date.

Ecological and social costs of single use plastic bags

Ecological and social costs of single use plastic bags

Following the rise of the industrial revolution, single-use plastic bags have become a common household item and appear in nearly every restaurant and store as a convenient way for consumers to carry purchased goods…

Ecological and social costs of single use coffee cups

Ecological and social costs of single use coffee cups

A change in consumer behavior is increasing demand for coffee and single-use coffee cups, which has become a significant concern for our environment. Every year billions of single-use coffee cups are being used and thrown into the landfill,…

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Environmental, economic and social benefits and drawbacks of British Columbia’s raw log exports

Located in a country that encompasses 9% of the world’s forests, British Columbia is the westernmost of the 10 provinces in Canada. The province has some 60 million hectares of forest land,…