Essays about: "transport climate change"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 273 essays containing the words transport climate change.

1. 1. DIFFERENCES ON THE IMPACTS AND ORIGINS OF POLLEN IN FOUR MAJOR SWEDISH CITIES BETWEEN 2014 AND 2019

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Jean-Patrick Ridet-Lagorce; [2024-02-12]
   Keywords : Pollen; Allergy; Antihistaminic; Airborne transport; Geographical origins;

   Abstract : Allergies are widespread in the world and coming from various sources, one of the causes being airborne allergens and especially, pollen. The negative impact of pollen is enhanced by pollution and climate change which are some of the biggest issue humankind is facing today. READ MORE

3. 2. Are consumers inattentive to fuel saving for Electric Vehicles? A stated choice experiment

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Lanxi Ji; [2024]
   Keywords : Climate Change; Electric Vehicle; Stated Choice Experiment;

   Abstract : The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a crucial component of the global green transition within the transport sector, where EVs are often characterized by higher initial costs. This study investigates whether enhancing the salience of fuel savings information influences consumer decisions towards EVs, amidst criticisms of manufacturers like Tesla for leveraging such information in marketing strategies. READ MORE

4. 3. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Linnea Ahlgren; Hibaakh Jamac; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Climate Change; Inland Waterway Transportation; Inland Barge Companies; Inland Ports; Policies and Initiatives; Adaptation; Extreme Weather;

   Abstract : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. READ MORE

5. 4. Energy in the Transportation System - A comparison of charging infrastructure scenarios

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

   Author : Judith Lai Jakobsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Charging infrastructure; road transport electrification; battery capacity need; electric vehicles; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A functioning charging infrastructure is crucial for achieving full-scale national electrification within the transport sector. The system is likely to consist of different charging technologies, all with the main objective of providing efficient energy replenishment services. READ MORE

6. 5. Can ancient pathogens emerging from glaciers and permafrost reach Europe by aerosolization?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Anna Bruhn; [2023]
   Keywords : Ancient pathogens; Greenland; Aerosolized pathogens; Aerosol transport; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Glaciers and permafrost capture bacteria and viruses when they form, which can be suspended for millennia. This includes long since extinct pathogens which are functionally novel. As polar regions get warmer these pathogens will emerge and spread through the local ecosystem, potentially altering it. READ MORE