Essays about: "Sustainable Development in europe"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 173 essays containing the words Sustainable Development in europe.

  1. 1. Powering Sustainable Development with SMRs - A qualitative study examining the potential effects of Small Modular Reactor deployment in Southern Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alixander Kanaan; Marcus Magnusson; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Small modular reactors; Sustainability; Eco-Innovation;

    Abstract : Europe has been immensely impacted by the recent turmoil in the continent and an energy crisis has emerged. Energy prices have soared over a period of two years and the price of energy is still at elevated levels throughout Europe and a high dependency on fossil fuels for energy production has become inevitable. READ MORE

  2. 2. A European Material Kuznets Curve

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pyry Järvinen; Emil Fernström; [2023]
    Keywords : Material Kuznets Curve; Environmental Kuznets Curve; Economic Growth; Economics Development; Material Footprint; Emissions; Sustainable Growth; Decoupling; Europe;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis investigates the correlation between 28 European countries’material footprints (MF), as proxied by their Raw Material Consumption (RMC)per capita, and the environmental impact indicated by their carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions per capita, respectively, with their economic development, measured bytheir purchase power parity adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) per capita,during the period of 2008 to 2019. Specifically, through the theoretical frameworkof the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and by utilizing Fixed EffectsOrdinary Least Squares regression models as well as Pooled Mean Groupestimation, the thesis asks whether or not evidence can be found for the possibleexistence of an EKC, an inverted-U shaped relationship between environmentaldegradation and economic development, within this European context. READ MORE

  3. 3. Status Mapping of tank to grave management of Low-GWP refrigerants.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sandra Parra Gimeno; [2023]
    Keywords : Refrigerant; Blends; Synthetic low-GWP refrigerant; Natural refrigerant; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Tank-to-grave; Interviews.; Köldmedier; Blandning; Globalt uppvärmningspotential GWP ; Låg-GWP köldmedier; Naturligt köldmedier; installation till destruktion; Intervjuer.;

    Abstract : Refrigeration plays a vital role today in various residential, commercial, and industrial processes, requiring refrigerants to facilitate the cooling or heating processes. Over time, refrigerants have undergone significant changes to meet technological, social, environmental, and economic needs. READ MORE

  4. 4. System-level assessment and comparison of fast charging and battery swapping technologies for full electrification of Maritime vessels

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Pradeepsakthi Ulipuram Kandasamy; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the system-level assessment and comparison of fast charging and battery-swapping technologies for the full electrification of maritime vessels. The maritime industry is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and reducing emissions from shipping is crucial for achieving a sustainable future. READ MORE

  5. 5. Living with the surrounding conditions - Towards a more sustainable way of dwelling in an urban context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Raphael Börlin; [2023]
    Keywords : adaptive housing; performative dwelling; lowtech; typology; climate conditions; urban housing; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Historically, inhabitants have always altered their domestic spaces to adapt to different environmental conditions and to meet personal needs. Especially in rural dwellings, lowtech but very effective and simple ways of adaptations have been and are still in use. READ MORE