Essays about: "Climate Science"

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  1. 16. Pathway for Sustainable Aviation : Analysis of Science-Based Targets for Aviation

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

    Author : Sebastian Lindfors; [2023]
    Keywords : Aviation; Airline; Science-Based Targets initiative; Climate change; Sustainable transformation; Alternative fuels; Sustainable aviation fuels SAF ; Hydrogen; Electric aviation; Scenario analysis; Flygindustrin; Flygbolag; Science-Based Targets-initiativet; Klimatförändring; Hållbar transformation; Alternativa bränslen; Hållbart flygbränsle; Väte; Elektrisk flygning; Scenarioanalys 437 07-21;

    Abstract : In order for the aviation industry to meet the targets of the Paris agreement and reach net-zero by 2050, significant amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions are to be reduced. However, as the industry is essentially dependent on conventional jet fuel, it becomes necessary for alternative technologies to develop and phase out fossil-based fuels. READ MORE

  3. 17. Private Climate Litigation: A Viable Tool for Climate Justice?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : August Carlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : private law; private climate litigation; climate justice; environmental justice; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This essay concerns private climate litigation as a tool through which victims of loss and damage can access climate justice. Anthropogenic climate change is already today causing substantial harm to people and communities all over the world. READ MORE

  4. 18. THRIVE - with heritage to sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Ralph Frühwirth; Martyna Idasiak; [2023]
    Keywords : urban design; architecture; landscape architecture; sustainability; portugal; lisbon; mouraria; heritage; climate change; heat waves; water management; cities; urbanity; housing; environment; local life; urban rehabilitation; green jobs; solar energy; traffic management; biodiversity; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences; History and Archaeology; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering; General Works; Science General;

    Abstract : The historic urban area of Lisbon emerged during the Middle Ages and was the origin of the development of a rather small neighbourhood, Mouraria. Not only did it count as the centre of the capital, but because of Lisbon being the metropolis of the Portuguese empire, Mouraria is now home to a diverse group of people, whose culture influences its special characteristics to this day. READ MORE

  5. 19. Corporate Climate Due Diligence in the European Union – A Legal Analysis of its Implications for the Climate Action of Energy-Intensive Industries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

    Author : Ellin Svea Jarl Righi; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Due Diligence; Climate Change; Climate Change Due Diligence; Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; Energy-Intensive Industries; Climate Action; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In this thesis, issues surrounding climate actions are analysed through the notion of corporate due diligence in the European Union (EU) context. The study explores how mandatory climate change due diligence schemes, potentially in the form of a legally binding instrument, may affect the critical sector of energy-intensive industries (EIIs) in the Union and further contribute to the broader EU climate actions. READ MORE

  6. 20. Wildfire growth modelling in Sweden - a suitability assessment of available data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Henrik Hagelin; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Physical geography; Prometheus; WiSE-FASS; The 2014 Västmanland wildfire; Wildfire growth modelling; Wildfire suppression support; Wildfire behaviour; MESAN; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Wildfires are worldwide problems that stress societies by damaging their economies and they cause serious, sometimes fatal, health implications among the populations. In recent years, the rate of wildfire occurrence has increased as the global average temperature has risen. Because of global climate change, this rate is expected to continue rising. READ MORE