Essays about: "flora and fauna"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 91 essays containing the words flora and fauna.

  1. 16. TIME FOR SHIFT CHANGE IN THE FABRIC OF EXISTENCE Exploring the role of darkness and artificial light for humans and biodiversity

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Maya Strömgren; [2021-06-23]
    Keywords : Darkness; artificial light; light pollution; biodiversity; human- non-human relations; all-ecology; non-representational theory; Mörker; artificiellt ljus; ljusföroreningar; biodiversitet; människa-natur relationer; all-ekologi; non-representational theory;

    Abstract : Den här uppsatsen tar avstamp i förlusten av biologisk mångfald, och då specifik förlusten av biologisk mångfald på grund av överflödigt artificiellt ljus under dygnets mörka timmar, även kallat ljusföroreningar. Den daglevande människan har utvidgat sina timmar från de naturligt ljusa till att inkludera dygnets alla timmar, vilket resulterat i minskat handlingsutrymme för den nattlevande flora och fauna. READ MORE

  3. 17. Seaweed as a future food : a nutritional perspective with focus on seaweed aquaculture in Scandinavia

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Robin Lukic; [2021]
    Keywords : Edible seaweed; sugar kelp; Scandinavian seaweed aquaculture; nutrients; toxic metals; food processing; food safety regulation; IMTA;

    Abstract : Edible seaweeds or macroalgae have been a staple food for many centuries in parts of East Asia and have recently started to gain attraction in Europe. Seaweed aquaculture is a well-established food production system in many East Asian countries but has only recently started in Scandinavia. READ MORE

  4. 18. Sealing the fate of arctic marine mammals : challenges and opportunities of non-legislative international organisations

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anastasiia Suslina; [2021]
    Keywords : Arctic; marine mammals; Arctic Council; Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna; ecosystem-based management; North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission;

    Abstract : The Arctic is changing rapidly as a result of climate change, putting endemic marine mammal species in greater danger than ever. In such circumstances, the management process in international organizations becomes more urgent. READ MORE

  5. 19. Designing urban landscapes in a new neighbourhood, focusing on aesthetical, social, and ecological values : a study of the south-eastern neighbourhood, Uppsala, Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Marjan Rostami; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban landscape; neighborhood; aesthetical; social; ecological;

    Abstract : This master thesis is an independent work within landscape architecture focusing on designing neighbourhoods in relation to the characteristics appreciated by the inhabitants. The study aims to identify design principles for constructing a new neighbourhood concerning increasing social interactions among inhabitants, creating delight, which is perceived by all senses, and applying ecological approaches in the face of challenges for humans, flora, and fauna populations. READ MORE

  6. 20. WILL WE BE S(WIND)LED? : A CBA of further onshore wind power expansion in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Kristoffer Sehlberg; [2021]
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    Abstract : Sweden is a country with close to zero fossil-fuel dependency in their electricity generation. The Swedish government has established specific goals that the Swedish electricity system should consist solely of renewable energy, as well as achieve zero net emissions in electricity generation within 25 years. READ MORE