Essays about: "Green metals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words Green metals.

  1. 1. Sustainability demands on internal and external providers of IT

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Emma Lenman; Ida Appelgren; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable IT; sustainability; IT; green IT; data governance; energy efficient; greenhouse gas emissions;

    Abstract : The use of IT in companies is constantly expanding, and therefore, so is the energy consumption and carbon footprint from IT. If companies do not take steps towards more sustainable IT usage, the footprint will continue to expand, toxic metals will be used in hardware and the usage of world resources will not become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unlocking lost potentials : Reviving water in Falun as a living and interweaved spine

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Filip Wadsten; [2023]
    Keywords : urban planning; urban design; Falun; polluted water; sediment challenges; stormwater management; flooding management; green structure; movement network; new nodes;

    Abstract : The city of Falun has a rich history of mining with the open mine, Stora Stöten, centrally located in the city and nowadays a well-known world heritage tourist attraction. The mine is the main reason that Falun even exists. READ MORE

  4. 3. Unveiling Contradictions: The Green Energy Transition and Sámi Indigenous Rights in the Per Geijer Expansion, Kiruna, Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Maria Svensson; Maria Schmidt; [2023]
    Keywords : green energy transition; Indigenous rights; extractive industries; mining; sustainable development; Sámi; social sustainability;

    Abstract : In recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of Indigenous rights over traditional territories and natural resources, alongside the intensification of extractive activities on Indigenous lands, often in violation of their rights.The paradox is driven by several factors, including escalating global commodity prices, energy security concerns, and the shift towards green energy. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Promise of a Green Revolution : Conceptions of climate change and sustainability in local movements objecting to mining establishment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Caroline Reinhammar; [2023]
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    Abstract : This study explores how vernacular understandings of climate change and sustainability are formed in relation to local disputes concerning mineral exploration. In a search for a solution to climate change, the interest in rare earth elements (REEs), and other metals used in green technology has resulted in granting mining companies processing concessions in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Treatment of Metals in Highway Runoff Water : Comparison of green infrastructures and filter material for stormwater treatment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Fanny von Matérn; [2023]
    Keywords : Road runoff; heavy metals; constructed wetland; stormwater pond; vegetated filterstrip; vegetated swale; sandfilter; reactive filter material; Vägdagvatten; tungmetaller; anlagd våtmark; dagvattendam; översilningsyta; svackdike; sandfilter; reaktiva filtermaterial;

    Abstract : Highway runoff transport high concentrations of heavy metals. As climate change affect the environment with for example increased storm events, the treatment of road runoff becomes more important. READ MORE