Essays about: "metropolises"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word metropolises.

  1. 1. High tide flooding in near future projections for popular travel destinations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : David Ebert; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; High tide flooding; Projections; Adaptation and mitigation strategies; Lunar precession; Nodal cycle; Cycle of lunar perigee; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : High tide flooding (HTF) is becoming more common in coastal regions of the United States, although this phenomenon remains largely undocumented in published literature from other parts of the world. No matter the emissions scenario over the next decades, sea level rise (SLR) is projected to continue worldwide until at least the end of the 21st century, continually pushing the frequency and severity of HTF. READ MORE

  3. 2. Completing the borders of Kalmar

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

    Author : Vinicius Ferreira de Oliveira; [2022]
    Keywords : Urban design; Urban development; harbour development; Kalmar; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : How can small and medium cities absorb the world population growth in urban areas? This master’s thesis investigates possibilities for increasing population density and built density in cities, avoiding urban sprawl and population concentration in large metropolises. For this urban design investigation, the city of Kalmar, Sweden was chosen as the project site. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable Recycling Systems: A Global Responsibility

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Veronica El Radaf; [2020]
    Keywords : Cairo; Egypt; citizen; attitudes; sustainability; recycling; waste management; Zabaleen; quality education;

    Abstract : In the world today, thousands of humans in developing countries live in metropolises anddepend on garbage for their livelihoods. In Cairo, waste has been taken care of by aChristian minority group called the ‘Zabaleen’.This Bachelor thesis was conducted in Cairo and financed by a Minor Field Studyscholarship in August-October 2012. READ MORE

  5. 4. How Can Unit Pricing Be Employed and Improve Municipal Waste Management in Shanghai?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Lan Li; [2020]
    Keywords : Pay As You Throw; Unit Pricing; Municipal Solid Waste Management; Source Separation; Waste Reduction; Recycling Behavior; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : China is on a transition to waste management charging reform and pursuing effective eco-nomic incentives on an individual level. Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)/Unit pricing is recog-nized as an important and effective means to waste prevention and source segregation ren-dered by the government mostly in the developed countries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Chlorella oxygen pavilion concept and the symbiosis in design

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK - Högskolan för design och konsthantverk

    Author : Adam Miklosi; [2013-02-20]
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    Abstract : Symbiosis is an interdependent lifestyle of two or more species. Both of the species enjoys the advantages of this co-op living. READ MORE