Essays about: "Destruction System"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 91 essays containing the words Destruction System.

  1. 21. Farmers perspective’s on the frictions and tractions of regenerative agriculture in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Emma Stockvall Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Regenerative Agriculture; Nordic Agriculture; Farming; Zones of Friction; Zones of Traction; Hållbar utveckling; regenerativt jordbruk; nordiskt jordbruk; jordbruk; barriärer; möjligheter;

    Abstract : The notion that the world's food system is in crisis is becoming more common. Such arguments point to a slew of problems, ranging from malnutrition, poverty, and obesity to industrial farming, overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, low food security, environmental destruction, biodiversity depletion, animal health, as well as corporate domination and a lack of resilience. READ MORE

  3. 22. Towards a Green Techno-Economic Paradigm - The implications of EUs strategy to finance a sustainable growth on industry dynamics from a neo-Schumpeterian perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Eric Lindh; [2020-07-23]
    Keywords : Sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable finance; industry dynamics; techno-economic paradigms; innovation; disruption; creative destruction;

    Abstract : The consequences of climate change are becoming more and more evident. Environmental shocks in terms of massive forest fires, ferocious cyclones and droughts have become more frequent leading to mass migrations and business disruptions. It has now been declared that we have reached a tipping point and that further global warming is inevitable. READ MORE

  4. 23. Aqua Ammonia as Secondary Fluid in Ice Rink Applications

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

    Author : Brianna Kilberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Ice rink; secondary fluid; aqua ammonia; ammonia water; thermophysical properties; corrosion; pressure drop; pumping power; refrigeration;

    Abstract : Refrigerant management is crucial in the attempts to slow climate change. Emissions from the refrigeration sector are primarily due to poor management and unsafe destruction of refrigerants currently in circulation. Safe refrigerant management and improving system operating efficiency can result in a reduction of emissions. READ MORE

  5. 24. Ogräskontroll : i odlingssystem utan glyfosat och med liten användning av herbicider och jordbearbetning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Albin Hidén; [2020]
    Keywords : alleopati; conservation agriculture; glyfosat; glyfosatförbud; herbicid; herbicidresistens; jordbearbetning; mellangrödor; ogräs; ogräskonkurrens; ogräskontroll; reducerad jordbearbetning; växtföljd;

    Abstract : Ogräs har oftast större betydelse för en grödas avkastning än både skadeinsekter och växtsjukdomar. Ogräskontroll sker i huvudsak med användning av herbicider och jordbearbetning. En överanvändning av selektiva herbicider under lång tid har lett till att ogräspopulationer har utvecklat resistens mot dessa. READ MORE

  6. 25. Transition of agroecology in Bali, Indonesia : what are the main barriers and opportunities for small-scale farmers to scale-up agroecology in central Bali?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Vincent Tchedry; [2020]
    Keywords : agroecology; permaculture; transition; barrier; sustainable; farming; Bali; Indonesia;

    Abstract : Since the late 1960’s, the Green Revolution introduced high yielding varieties in association with agrochemicals to address increasing food demands across Southeast Asia. Indonesian government extended these “technological packages” through political incentives replacing traditional farming methods to stimulate agricultural productivity and economic growth. READ MORE