Essays about: "Freshwater resources"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 60 essays containing the words Freshwater resources.

  1. 16. Thirsty coal: Assessing climate change impacts on water availability and vulnerability of thermal power plants in Poland up to 2050

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Diana Lundholm; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Vulnerability; Water Security; Energy Security; Climate Change; Poland;

    Abstract : This thesis identifies the potential threats and impacts posed by climate change on the relationship between water availability and the Polish energy transformation sector. In doing so, the objective is to uncover and assess how vulnerable these components are to climate change. READ MORE

  3. 17. The hydrodynamic impacts of Estuarine Oyster reefs, and the application of drone technology to this study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Oskar Evert Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Physical Geography; Oyster Reef; Drone; UAV; Hydrodynamics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The impacts of climate change are being seen within the estuarine environment through erosion and shoreline retreat, associated with sea-level rise and changes in storm activity. Restoration oyster reefs have been identified as a working-with-nature strategy to protect and restore these shoreline environments, stabilising sediment, and reducing erosion. READ MORE

  4. 18. Effective communication on urban water conservation begins by understanding citizens' prerequisites for behavior change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Josefin Eidrup Dahlberg; [2021]
    Keywords : climate change; water consumption; water use; behavior change; water conservation; behavior change wheel; COM-B; communication strategies.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change will likely cause future water crises in many parts of the world, making it crucial for humanity to adapt to a life in which sustainable water use behaviors are key. To achieve this, organizations managing drinking water need increased knowledge on how to communicate conservation messages that will lead to behavior changes. READ MORE

  5. 19. Compilation of Life Cycle Assessments of Cultivated Brown Seaweed : A recalculation of Life Cycle Inventories

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ellen Ahlgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Environmental impact; recalculated inventories; production system; global warming potential; freshwater eutrophication; marine eutrophication;

    Abstract : Seaweed production systems are necessary to fill a product demand in multiple sectors whilst contributing to the bioeconomy. The multiple seaweed qualities drive the research for sustainable seaweed production worldwide. The main studies of seaweed production consist of life cycle assessments, where cradle-to-gate analyses have been calculated. READ MORE

  6. 20. Mapping time-series evapotranspiration for agricultural applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Erik Jan Bootsma; [2021]
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    Abstract : Fresh water provides a range of essential services and is often used for irrigation purposes. Decreasing precipitation and increasing temperatures caused by climate change together with increased usage by humans has put these resources under stress, especially in relatively dry areas. READ MORE