Essays about: "introduction on effects of environmental pollution"

Found 4 essays containing the words introduction on effects of environmental pollution.

  1. 1. Assessment of Functional AgroBiodiversity in Swedish apple orchards : Field trials and participatory action research

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Michal Stranak; [2017]
    Keywords : biodiversity; functional agrobiodiversity; pest management; monitoring methods; apple; sustainability; agroecology; knowledge;

    Abstract : The rate of biodiversity loss has in the last decades increased by rates unseen in the history of the humankind. Agricultural intensification has been one of the main contributors to biodiversity loss. In modern agricultural production, the concentration of land devoted to single crops causes several challenges. READ MORE

  2. 2. A Social Ekonomic Study of a Small-Scale Biogas Facility. : Designing and construction for a single household for the production of biogas from easily accessible substrates such as human faeces, household waste, garden waste and manure.

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörs- och kemivetenskaper

    Author : Viktor Nygren; [2013]
    Keywords : biogas; substrate; small-scale; firewood; hygienization; socio-economic; ;

    Abstract : Increased access to energy is a key factor to reduce poverty and to gain increased development and prosperity. Access to energy is not equally distributed globally. On average a Swedish person consumes more energy than 12 individuals in Tanzania. The Msambara village arose in the 1930s. READ MORE

  3. 3.   Impact of vehicle exhaust emitted by the combustion of biofuels on human health

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Luiza Panosyan; [2010]
    Keywords : exhaust; emission; biofuel;

    Abstract :   Introduction: Significant changes in the global ecosystem, together with a potential shortfall in oil resources, have stimulated intense interest in the development of other sources of energy, and most particularly biofuels since these are basically considered to be less harmful to human health than petroleum-based fuels. However, information about the impact of biofuel-derived vehicle emissions on human health is limited and incomplete. READ MORE

  4. 4. The White Paper on Environmental Liability - A study of its effects on Swedish legislation and environmental protection

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Möllergren; [2001]
    Keywords : EG-rätt; Miljörätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In February 2000 the Commission of the European Community presented the long awaited White Paper on Environmental Liability. The White Paper outlines the key elements for a future directive on environmental liability, covering contaminated soil and subsoil, water pollution and damage to biodiversity. READ MORE