Essays about: "macro environmental"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 85 essays containing the words macro environmental.

  1. 21. Multi-Criterion Macro-Siting Analysis of Offshore Wind Farm Potential in Sweden.

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Oskar Sundström; [2021]
    Keywords : Offshore wind; offshore wind energy; wind energy; offshore; GIS; multi-criteria analysis; MCDM; AHP; macro siting; swedenproduction potential;

    Abstract : Sweden has a great potential for offshore wind energy production. As technology develops and policies change, construction of offshore wind farms in the country is likely to increase. The presented methodology is to apply MCDM and AHP methods in a GIS to produce an evaluation map of potential sites for offshore wind energy production. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Activist's Strategic Toolkit : A study of environmental protesters’ responses to repressive state tactics in the Philippines

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Karoline Hermansson; [2020]
    Keywords : State repression; civil society; South-east Asia; Responses to state repression;

    Abstract : The studies on state repression on dissidents has for long puzzled researches with macro-level studies often reaching contradictory results. To that end, the following thesis aims to explore the micro-level effects of state repression on protesters strategies as a case-study on the Philippines, which was the deadliest country for environmental activists in 2018. READ MORE

  4. 23. The effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and biostimulating algae extract on establishment, growth and development of Vitis vinifera : a field study conducted in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Hanna Silwer; [2020]
    Keywords : Arbuscular mycorrhiza; biostimulator; crop physiology; mineral fertilizers; precision farming; Vitis vinifera;

    Abstract : About 23% of total global net anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) come from agricultural and forestry related activities. One of the largest contributors of GHG is the usage of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) fertilizers, causing eutrophication and contributing to global warming. READ MORE

  5. 24. Macroinvertebrate sampling in hydropeaking rivers : Testing Hester-Dendy samplers in a laboratory environment using different flow conditions

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för biologi

    Author : Mattias Hansson; [2020]
    Keywords : hydropower; bioassessment; benthic macroinvertebrates; biotic indicator; vattenkraft; biologiska bedömningsgrunder; bentiska makroevertebrater; bioindikator;

    Abstract : Degraded rivers and streams caused by disturbances have created a need for reliable tools to assess the ecological status of such ecosystems. Numerous methods and programs have been developed to assess ecological status using biological indicators, benthic macroinvertebrates are the most commonly used biotic indicator. READ MORE

  6. 25. Impact of Carbon Sinks on Urban Heat Island Effects : Assessment Using Satellite Data in Water Scarce Region of the Thesis

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Nadine Macauley; [2020]
    Keywords : Urban Heat Island; Carbon Sinks; Qatar; Satellite Remote Sensing; Al Bayt Stadium; Energy Systems; Energy Use; Sustainability; LST; Hot Arid Climate;

    Abstract : Urbanization modifies the thermal characteristics of the land and makes way for a succession of transformations in the urban environmental system. This phenomenon, known as Urban Heat Island (UHI), is characterized by elevated temperatures in urban areas that negatively impact on the quality of life and environment in urban areas including, increased emissions of Green House Gases (GHGs) and rising energy consumption. READ MORE