Essays about: "Chinandega"

Found 4 essays containing the word Chinandega.

  1. 1. Sustainable phytoremediation potential of locally adapted plants in the Chinandega region, Nicaragua

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : förnamn:Ginnette Student 1 Flores Carmenate; [2019]
    Keywords : Chinandega; Nicaragua; soil phytoremediation; DPSIR; POPs;

    Abstract : In order to analyze the socio-economic and environmental system that is demanding soil remediation solutions in Chinandega region (Nicaragua), a DPSIR framework was used to model the system and to point out opportunities and limitations for phytoremediation applications in the region. An inventory of naturalized and autochthonous plant species was conducted while exploring their socioecological and economic co-benefits like potential candidates for sustainable phytoremediation strategies in Chinandega. READ MORE

  3. 2. Phytoremediation of heavy metal polluted soils in marginalised regions: opportunities, limitations and sustainable development

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Lesya Pronoza; [2017]
    Keywords : Phytoremediation; sustainable development; marginalised regions; cadmium; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Soil pollution is one of the problems that obstruct sustainable development in the affected regions, posing a threat to the local environment, ecosystems and human wellbeing. Phytoremediation is one of the techniques used to clean polluted soils. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Geothermal Potential in Isla Campuzano, Nicaragua

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Louise Selméus; Manuela Stierna; [2017]
    Keywords : Geothermal Potential; Geochemistry; Geological Mapping; ICP-OES; QGIS; Hot Springs; Waters Samples; Na-K-Ca Geothermometer; Medium Enthalpy; Nicaragua.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nicaragua has a geothermal potential of 1519 MW (CNE 2001) due to its volcano chain created by the tectonic activity between the Cocos plate and the Caribbean plate. The Ministry of Energy and Mines in Nicaragua has the ambition to have 91% of Nicaraguas energy consumption from renewables energy for 2027 where geothermal energy will constitute 22%. READ MORE

  5. 4. Phytoremediation   of heavy metal polluted soils in marginalised regions: opportunities,   limitations and sustainable development

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Lesya Pronoza; [2017]
    Keywords : Phytoremediation; sustainable development; marginalised regions; cadmium; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Soil pollution is one of the problems that obstruct sustainable development in the affected regions, posing a threat to the local environment, ecosystems and human wellbeing. Phytoremediation is one of the techniques used to clean polluted soils. READ MORE