Publications
This section lists selected publications and presentations by Dr. Byer.
Publications: The following is a list of selected publications:
Byer, P. et al., "Decision Making Under Uncertainties for Adapting to Climate Change in Project Environmental Assessments," research report to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, February 2011.
Byer, P., "Improving Municipal Waste Management Planning," The Journal of Policy Engagement, Vol. 1, No. 5, November 2009, pp. 7-10.
Byer, P.H, M.J. Lalani and J.S. Yeomans, "Addressing and Communicating Climate Change and Its Uncertainties in Project Environmental Impact Assessments," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, Vol. 11, No. 1, March 2009, pp. 29-50.
Byer, P. and J.S. Yeomans, "Methods for Addressing Climate Change Uncertainties in Project Environmental Impact Assessments," Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, Vol. 25, No. 2, June 2007, pp. 85-99. Award for Best Paper in IAPA in 2007.
Byer, P. et. al, “Household, Hotel and Market Waste Audits for Composting in Vietnam and Laos,” Waste Management and Research, Vol. 24, No. 5, October 2006, pp. 465-472.
Cuddihy, J., C. Kennedy and P. Byer, “Energy Use in Canada: Environmental Impacts and Opportunities in Relationship to Infrastructure Systems,” Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 32, No. 1, 2005, pp. 1-15.
Byer, P., J.S. Yeomans and M. Lalani, “Addressing Climate Change Uncertainties in Project Environmental Assessments,” research report to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, March 2004.
Tam, E.K.L. and P.H. Byer, "Estimating the Liability of Redeveloped Contaminated Lands", Journal of Urban Planning and Development, ASCE, Vol. 130, No. 4, December 2004, pp. 184-194.
Tam, E.K.L. and P.H. Byer, "Remediation of Contaminated Lands: A Decision Methodology for Site Owners", Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 64, No. 4, April 2002, pp. 387-400.
Byer, P. and E. Tam, “Addressing New Directions of Globalization, Environmental Management Systems and Sustainable Development in the Curriculum,” Proceedings, 12th Canadian Conference on Engineering Education, University of Victoria, August 2001, pp. 313-317.
Pontarolla, J., D. Hooton and P. Byer, "Environmental Life-cycle Cost Analysis of Asphalt and Concrete Pavements", Proceedings, CSCE 2000 Conference and 6th Environmental Engineering Specialty Conference, London, June 2000.
Byer, P., "Post-Assessment Review of Project Evaluation", Proceedings, Environmental Assessment Follow-Up and Monitoring Workshop, R.E. Munn and P. Wheaton, eds., Institute for Environmental Studies Monograph No. 14, Toronto, November 1997, pp. 31-38.
Noehammer, H. and P. Byer, "Effect of Design Variables on Participation in Residential Curbside Recycling Programs", Waste Management and Research, Vol. 15, No. 4, 1997, pp. 407-427.
Schibuola, S. and P. Byer, "Use of Knowledge-Based Systems for the Review of Environmental Impact Assessments", Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Vol. 11, No. 1, March 1991, pp. 11-27. Also published in Expert Systems in Environmental Planning, Wright, J.R. et al., eds., Springer-Verlag, New York, 1993, pp. 189-204.
Julien, B. and P. Byer, "A Fuzzy Screening Model for Multiple Attribute Decision-Making", Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1990, pp. 102-114.
Baetz, B. and P. Byer, "Moisture Control During Landfill Operation", Waste Management and Research, Vol. 7, 1989, pp. 259-275.
Presentations: Dr. Byer has given over 100 presentations to academic and public audiences. Below is a list of selected presentations since 1999:
"Addressing Uncertainties About Climate Change in Project-level Environmental Impact Assessments," Ontario Association for Impact Assessment Annual Conference, Toronto, October 21-22, 2009 and International Association for Impact Assessment Special Symposium on Climate Change and Impact Assessment, Washington, D.C., November 15-16, 2010.
"Environmental Activities in the Canadian University: What are the ingredients for success?" Keynote Address, University of Windsor Environmental Forum, sponsored by the University of Windsor Senate, Windsor, Ontario, March 20, 2009.
"Addressing Climate Change and its Uncertainties in Environmental Impact Assessments: Case Study from Hydroelectric Power Production," Seminar, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion, Haifa, Israel, March 31, 2008.
"Decision-Making for Brownfields Redevelopment: Integration of Technical, Environmental, Economic and Legal Issues," Seminar, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Bogazici University, Bebek-Istanbul, Turkey, January 23, 2008.
“Successes and Challenges in Waste Diversion from Landfilling: Toronto the Good, But We Can Do Better, with Lessons from Developing Countries”, Natural City 2006 Conference, Toronto, June 1, 2006.
“Urban Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: A Perspective from Research in Vietnam and Laos”, 55th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Toronto, October 18, 2005.
"Should You Trust Voluntary Initiatives: Verification of Canadian Chemical Companies Under Responsible Care," 24th Annual Conference of the International Assoc. for Impact Assessment, Vancouver, April 26-30, 2004.
“Addressing Climate Change and Its Uncertainties in Impact Assessments”, 24th Annual Conference of the International Assoc. for Impact Assessment, Vancouver, April 26-30, 2004.
"Addressing New Directions of Globalization, Environmental Management Systems and Sustainable Development in the Curriculum", 12th Canadian Conf. on Engineering Education, Univ. of Victoria, Victoria, Aug. 23-25, 2001.
"The Use and Abuse of Environmental Planning Processes: Case Study of Siting a Water Treatment Plant," Seminar, Technology and Policy Program, M.I.T., December 7, 2000.
"Decision-making for Brownfields Redevelopment: The Integration of Technical, Environmental, Economic and Legal Issues", Environment and Sustainability Seminar, Centre for Environmental Initiatives, M.I.T., November 1, 2000.
"New Directions for Impact and Risk Management in the Chemical Industry in Canada", 20th Annual Meeting, International Assoc. for Impact Assessment, Hong Kong, June 19-23, 2000.
"The Value of Public Involvement in Voluntary Initiatives: Examples From Responsible Care", Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Meeting, UN Commission on Sustainable Development, Toronto, March 12, 1999.