Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>Blocking fossil fuel infrastructure projects like pipelines is increasingly being seen as a legitimate way for civil society groups to reduce global carbon emissions. This research project is an exploratory case study of the Trans Mountain pipeline in British Columbia and its opposition. My research question asks, 'What has each tactic/strategy of opposition in the campaign to stop… more Full Text: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Social Movements Opposing Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: A Case Study of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of …
Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>This qualitative study examines the applicability, impact, best practices, sustainability and livestock welfare implications of mobile processing service operation in central Ontario. Grounded theory concepts were utilized to analyze data generated from semi-structured interviews and a community focus group, supplemented by an initial exploratory literature review, and focused review… more Full Text: The Potential Contribution of Mobile Processing Services to Food System Sustainability in the Regional Livestock Production Industry of Central Ontario A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for …