Essays about: "Ecological limits"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 43 essays containing the words Ecological limits.

  1. 6. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK TO EXPLAIN ECOLOGICAL CRIME : A CASE STUDY OF THE BP DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Natasha Otero; [2022]
    Keywords : corporate crime; criminology theory; environmental crime; green criminology; treadmill of production;

    Abstract : Our drive to achieve economic development and growth is driving our planet to an unprecedented level of ecological destruction. The structural forces of capitalism together with a culture of consumerism is pushing the environment to its limits causing climate change, pollution and threatening the wellbeing of humanity and the ecosystem. READ MORE

  3. 7. Terrestrial Management: Ecological farming in Puerto Rico

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

    Author : Tracy Trägårdh; [2022]
    Keywords : Terrestrial; management; multispecies; post-qualitative inquiry; plantationocene;

    Abstract : According to the 2022 IPCC report on mitigation of climate change, a transformational change is necessary in every aspect of society, industry and commerce by 2030 in order to keep global temperatures within safe limits. What would this transformation look like and how do we begin? I argue that applying Bruno Latour’s concept of the Terrestrial can help lead us towards the path of transformation. READ MORE

  4. 8. Why are ecological problems increasing when corporate sustainability practices are significantly growing? A planetary boundaries perspective of the Swedish food retail market’s sustainability reporting

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ellen Olofsson; Klara Ribom; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Food industry; Planetary boundaries; Ecological limits; Sustainability reporting; Swedish food retail market.;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: The environmental debate has increased in society for the last couple of years and the main focus has been on climate change and carbon dioxide emissions. The concern has led to an increase of sustainability practices among companies and new directives from policymakers. READ MORE

  5. 9. Satellitövervakning av cyanobakterieblomningar i sjöar : en jämförande studie för Mälaren

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Patrik Hildén; [2021]
    Keywords : cyanobakterier; algblomning; klorofyll; fjärranalys; Mälaren;

    Abstract : Cyanobakterieblomningar ökar världen över och orsakar både ekonomiska förluster och hälsorelaterade problem. På grund av cyanobakteriers potentiellt skadliga inverkan sker regelbunden provtagning i svenska vatten. READ MORE

  6. 10. Degrowth - an Analysis of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Viktoria Haarni; [2021]
    Keywords : Degrowth; Discourse; Economic Growth; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Development Goals; The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The United Nations member states adopted and signed the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, establishing a framework for global discussion on sustainable development. The inclusion of 'Economic Growth' in these goals begs the question of what constitutes sustainable economic growth in the eyes of the UN. READ MORE