Essays about: "Environmental stress"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 347 essays containing the words Environmental stress.

  1. 16. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Agricultural Practices in Kenya -Implications for Adaptation Strategies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Sanjina Rahi Oishee; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Agriculture; Temperature; Precipitation; Water Scarcity; Agro-Climatic Zone; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Like other African countries, Kenya’ economy and food security is heavily dependent on agriculture. Climate change has led to variability in temperature and precipitation, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, all of which can significantly impact crop productivity and food security in the long-term. READ MORE

  3. 17. Response of foraminifera Ammonia confertitesta (T6) to ocean acidification, warming, and deoxygenation - An experimental approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Elsa Muller; [2023]
    Keywords : Acidification; Warming; Deoxygenation; Foraminifera; Ammonia confertitesta T6 ; Culture Experiment; Trace elements; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Ocean acidification, warmer temperatures, and the expansion of hypoxic zones in coastal areas are direct consequences of the increase in anthropogenic activities. However, so far, the combined effects of these stressors on calcium carbonate-secreting marine microorganisms - foraminifera are complex and poorly understood. READ MORE

  4. 18. The future is green : How the greenium of corporate bonds evolve over time and what factors impact yield

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Daniel Witermark; Adam Neem Laahanen; [2023]
    Keywords : Green bond; greenium; OLS regression; Sustainable finance;

    Abstract : Background: The impact of climate change on people's health and lives is a growing concern, with viruses, malnutrition, and heat stress potentially causing up to 250,000 deaths per year between 2030-2050. To address this issue, organizations and institutions are taking action to create a more sustainable world. READ MORE

  5. 19. Evaluating a new hydraulic implementation in LPJ-GUESS for three sites in north Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Carl Holmquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; LPJ-GUESS; drought; sensitivity analysis; evapotranspiration; gross primary production; hydraulic parameters; boreal forest.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Drought is projected to increase in frequency and intensity and impacts trees with increased water stress and increased mortality rate. Water stresses can cause hydraulic failure-related mortality or carbon starvation due to tree species having different strategies to deal with water stresses. READ MORE

  6. 20. Viktminskning av katter : motivation, tillvägagångsätt och utmaningar bland kattägare i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Felicia Palm; [2023]
    Keywords : katt; övervikt; fetma; viktminskning; motivation; utmaningar; beteendeförändringar;

    Abstract : Många katter i dagens samhälle är överviktiga, vilket kan få betydande negativa konsekvenser för deras hälsa och välmående. Flera studier har emellertid visat att det är svårt att uppnå långsiktig viktminskning hos katter när det genomförs i hemmiljö och många ägare avbryter viktminskningen innan katten nått sin målvikt. READ MORE