Essays about: "scope and limitations of the study of climate change"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words scope and limitations of the study of climate change.

  1. 1. Methodological study for carbon accounting : Case study: ISS's technical maintenance activities

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Théo Andreux; [2023]
    Keywords : Greenhouse gas emissions; decarbonization; carbon accounting; transparency; comparability; accuracy; completeness.; Växthusgasutsläpp; avkolning; klodioxidredovisning; transparens; jämförbarhet; noggrannhet; fullständighet.;

    Abstract : European greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have decreased by 24% between 1990 and 2019 according to a report by the European Commission. Yet, the Paris agreement set a target of 55% by 2030 to prevent the effects of climate change and prepare for carbon neutrality by 2050. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the Factors Influencing the Degree of Adherence to the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Recommendations in Climate Reporting : Evidence from Swedish Financial and Real Estate Companies

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Agneta Myhrman; Ebba Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : TCFD; Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures; climate reporting; sustainability reporting; climate-related risks; climate-related opportunities; company-specific characteristics; TCFD; Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures; klimatrapportering; hållbarhetsrapportering; klimatrelaterade risker; klimatrelaterade möjligheter; bolagsspecifika egenskaper;

    Abstract : Stakeholders' risk assessments are increasingly emphasising the importance of considering the risks and opportunities posed by climate change. Therefore, TCFD has published recommendations to standardise and compare the reporting of climate-related issues. Prior research has demonstrated a low level of TCFD recommendation adherence. READ MORE

  4. 3. Multi-scale Bark Beetle Predictions Using Machine Learning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Albert Øhrman Wellendorf; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographically weighted regression; bark beetle; machine learning; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Bark beetle attacks have led to widespread tree disturbance and deaths in many parts of the world, and thereby also economic and biodiversity losses. Forest-rich Sweden has experienced periodic attacks, latest in 2018. READ MORE

  5. 4. Framtidens klimatneutrala bostäder : en studie av bostadsbyggande aktörers syn på framtidens bostäder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Karin Alfredsson; [2021]
    Keywords : bostadsutveckling; klimatneutralitet; bostadsbranschen; klimatpåverkan; gröna bostäder; low-impact living; normer; stigberoende;

    Abstract : För att en hållbar framtid skall kunna uppnås är det mycket i samhället som behöver förändras, inte minst bostäder. Bostadsbranschen står idag för ungefär 20 procent av Sveriges totala utsläpp av växthusgaser och har således en påtaglig klimatpåverkan. READ MORE

  6. 5. Energy Usage of Smart Wayside Object Controllers : An investigation and theoretical implementation of feasible energy storage and energy harvesting technologies in connection to a railway system

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Alexandra Jerresand; Micaela Diamant; [2021]
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    Abstract : With climate change threatening life, countries worldwide have united to limit the damages generated by humanity to the world. For a sustainable future, it will be essential to utilise energy in more ecient ways. Energy harvesting in the form of renewable resources and innovative solutions for industries are some answers to an improved tomorrow. READ MORE