Essays about: "Extraction of Valuable Natural Resources"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Extraction of Valuable Natural Resources.

  1. 1. Planning future forests for energy, environment and wildlife : Evaluation of forest management scenarios using a forest landscape model in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sigvard Bast; [2022]
    Keywords : Forest landscape model; Biomass succession simulation; Carbon stock change; Habitat indicators; Scenario analysis; Integrated sustainability assessment;

    Abstract : Comparing the future state of natural capital and ecosystem services with quantitative scenarios  is essential in the decision-making process for a sustainable management of forest landscapes. In Sweden, an intensified forest management will likely be necessary to meet future demands of woody biomass as a source of bioenergy and building materials. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Technological Innovation Systems Analysis of Bilberry Bio-extraction: From the Globe to Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Jiajing Yu; Qingyi Ning; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The bilberry is a natural resource in European countries, represented by Sweden, and has been shown to have unique health benefits. Therefore, the bio-extraction industry for deriving valuable biomass from bilberries shows promising future development. READ MORE

  4. 3. Conflict, Resources and the Responsibility of Corporations : What responsibility do natural resources corporations that operate in conflict risk areas have to ensure that human rights are respected?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Jennifer Maria Helena Andersson; [2016]
    Keywords : Business Ethics; Corporations; Due Diligence; Human Rights; Extraction of Valuable Natural Resources; Human Rights; Legal Responsibilities; Moral Responsibilities; Minerals;

    Abstract : The thesis aims at analyzing the responsibility corporations, which are extracting valuable minerals from conflict risk and conflict affected areas, have in terms of respecting human rights. The thesis analyzes corporate responsibility mostly from a moral but also a legal perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Importance of Resistance - A Study of the Saami Resistance Movement Against the Swedish Mining Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Hanna Hagbom; [2015]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This study examines the importance of resistance in the context of political change through a presentation and discussion of the Saami resistance movement. The study was conducted by using methods such as literature review, semi-structural interviews and qualitative data analysis. READ MORE

  6. 5. Study on cytotoxic activity of chloroformic fractions from Astraceae family on a number of cancer cell lines

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Parisa Rabiei Far; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Cancer is considered as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The standard treatments of cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is significant that a number of currently used anti-cancer agents are derived from natural sources, including plants, marine organisms and micro-organisms. READ MORE