Essays about: "environmental deterioration"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 48 essays containing the words environmental deterioration.

  1. 16. Formation of Sulphides in the Canadian High Arctic Large Igneous Province; Testing the Influence of Sedimentary Rocks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erika Hagerfors; [2018]
    Keywords : LIPs; HALIP; SIMS; sulphur isotopes; Ni-Cu-PGE ores; environmental deterioration; LIPs; HALIP; SIMS; svavelisotoper; Ni-Cu-PGE malmer; klimatförändring;

    Abstract : Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) form during short-lived pulses of extensive magmatic activity. LIPs are known for their ability to affect global climate as well as for their Ni-Cu-PGE ore potential. READ MORE

  3. 17. HOP!: a PGIS and citizen science approach to monitoring the condition of upland paths

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Niamh Harty; [2018]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; Participatory GIS; Citizen Science; path surveys; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This research project was inspired by the increase in popularity of hillwalking and the problem of the lack of monitoring and maintenance of upland paths which may lead to serious deterioration of those paths. Wicklow Mountains National Park (WMNP), just south of Dublin City in Ireland, has a large network of mostly informal upland paths. READ MORE

  4. 18. Who owns the wind? : community wind co-ops to combat commodification

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Robert Wade; [2017]
    Keywords : wind energy; commodification; commons; social consequences; reification; cooperative; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The threat of potentially catastrophic climate change has led to 195 countries pledging to keep global average temperature rise well below 2°C based on pre-industrial levels. Wind energy technology has developed to a point where it can make a significant contribution to meeting this objective. READ MORE

  5. 19. Cost-effective and energy-efficient renovation measures of multi-family apartment buildings constructed during the million program - Where carbon dioxide emissions minimization is a key issue

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Christofer Svensson; [2017]
    Keywords : Energy efficiency; Cost-effectiveness; Carbon dioxide minimization; Co-benefits; IEA EBC Annex 56; Renovation; The million program; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The Swedish construction and real estate sector has a significant impact on the total national carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption. Thus, energy efficient and environmentally friendly renovation measures of existing buildings in Sweden plays an important role in the attempt to mitigate the climate changes. READ MORE

  6. 20. Water Quality Protection - A Comparative Study of India and Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Shivangi Shreya; [2017]
    Keywords : Water quality; Ground water; Surface water; EU directive; India; Sweden.;

    Abstract : This report is a comparative study of ground water and surface water quality protection of a developing country India and a developed country Sweden. It covers the basic water policies, laws, rules, regulations and human right to water provisions in both the countries. READ MORE