Essays about: "tax water"

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  1. 1. Freshwater Security in Small Island Developing States: A case study of Anguilla

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Julia Korten; [2023]
    Keywords : Anguilla; Desalination; Freshwater import; Freshwater security; Small Island Developing State; Sustainable Devel-opment; Wastewater treatment;

    Abstract : Freshwater scarcity leads to serious effects on the socioeconomic and commercial development of a country. The management of freshwater resources will be one of the most pressing issues of this millennium making it a catalyst for war and peace. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Ecological and Social Effects of Gentrification and Urbanisation in Thailand's Lower Chao Phraya Delta

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Daniel O'Kane; [2022]
    Keywords : Gentrification; Urbanisation; Bangkok; Chao Phraya; Bang Kachao; Rangsit; Lower Chao Phraya Delta; Mangrove; Land Speculation; Concretisation; Flood; Flooding; Canals; Permaculture; Liquid Perception; Solid Perception; Land Clearance; Waterscape Urbanism; Salinisation; Agriculture; Food Security; Wealth Inequality; Property Tax; Land Tax; Greenwashing;

    Abstract : Rapid economic development and urban expansion of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) places pressure on biomes and communities alike. In a world suffering from the increasing effects of climate change, unchecked urbanisation comes at the expense of carbon sequestrating environments. READ MORE

  4. 3. Don’t go nuts over nuts : an analysis of policy to reduce water scarcity caused by nuts

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Hanna Vinberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Consumption; demand; dietary change; elasticity; food policy; nuts; water footprint; water scarcity;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential possibilities of reducing water scarcity, by targeting the water intensive consumption of nuts. Therefore, the research question is if consumption-based policies can decrease the consumption of nuts in Sweden, in order to reduce water scarcity in sensitive areas. READ MORE

  5. 4. Environmental and economic assessment of the combination of desalination powered by renewable energies in Morocco

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jonas Rechreche; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Morocco is a country of north-west Africa, that is constantly struggling with water scarcity issues. At the same time, Morocco has a very important potential for renewable energy in the form of wind and solar energy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fiskares uppfattning om förändring i status hos ett rödingbestånd i en Jämtländsk sjö : möjliga orsaker till en förändring

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Johanna Malmgren; [2016]
    Keywords : röding; bestånd; minskning; temperaturökning; konkurrens; introduktion; vattenreglering; fiske; jordbruk; skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Global klimatförändring, habitatförstörelse, introduktion av främmande arter och överexploatering är några av de främsta hoten mot såväl enskilda arter som ekosystems struktur och funktion. Rödingen (Salvelinus alpinus) är en av de arter som hittills har påverkats på flera olika sätt av mänskliga aktiviteter. READ MORE