Essays about: "semi-arid regions"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words semi-arid regions.
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1. Salt tolerant horticultural plants to save freshwater usage
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection BiologyAbstract : As freshwater becomes scarce worldwide due to climate change and population increases, there is an urgent need to develop innovative approaches to address the issue of reducing freshwater consumption. Selecting species with high ornamental value and salt tolerance for use as green hedges or bonsai in urban or coastal areas could be a strategic approach for promoting greening and maintaining water resource sustainability. READ MORE
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2. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Agricultural Practices in Kenya -Implications for Adaptation Strategies
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Like other African countries, Kenya’ economy and food security is heavily dependent on agriculture. Climate change has led to variability in temperature and precipitation, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, all of which can significantly impact crop productivity and food security in the long-term. READ MORE
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3. Potential policy projects for decreasing fluoride concentrations in the groundwater of Aguascalientes, Mexico : a cost-benefit analysis
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and AssessmentAbstract : Reductions in groundwater quality due to aquifer depletion is a growing issue globally and will become more prominent with continued climate change and population growth. Dry regions are particularly vulnerable to this issue due to their reliance on groundwater for water supply. READ MORE
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4. The impact of rainwater harvesting and fertilizer micro-dosing on farm and household sustainability in rural Tanzania
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Food insecurity and poverty are of major concern for farmers in Tanzania, and the technologies rainwater harvesting coupled with fertilizer micro-dosing promise to aid in easing these burdens, particularly in a water-limited context. In this study, I performed an ex-post assessment of the impact of these two innovations in the sustainability of households and farms, in two contrasting regions of Tanzania semi-arid Dodoma and semi-humid Morogoro, to see if they would be relevant to promote in the country. READ MORE
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5. Effectiveness of Barrier Well by Pumping Ratio Control for Saltwater Intrusion: Lab-Scale Experiments and Numerical Modeling
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : Saltwater intrusion is the most challenging problem in coastal regions. To prevent saltwater intrusion, saltwater pumping from a barrier well is widely applied, which is a direct abstraction of intruded saltwater from a coastal aquifer. Owing to its easy installation, many studies have been carried out. READ MORE
