Essays about: "Light pollution"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 82 essays containing the words Light pollution.

1. 1. Exploring Urban Land Cover Changes and the Effect on Nocturnal Air Temperature Dynamics in Helsingborg - A temperature modeling made with TAPM

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Amanda Bäck; [2023-10-09]
   Keywords : Nocturnal Air Temperature; Intra-Urban Heat Island; Land Cover Classification; Deep learning; The Air Pollution Model TAPM ; Land Cover Change;

   Abstract : In light of increasing global temperatures, urban areas face growing challenges related to heat stress. Alterations in land cover (LC) within cities contribute to changes in the intra-urban climate, predominantly driven by the replacement of vegetated surfaces with impermeable materials. READ MORE

3. 2. “The Effects of Sensory Marketing in Physical Second-Hand Stores” : A qualitative study of how applying sensory marketing in a physical second-hand store can influence consumers to choose more sustainable options while shopping for apparel.  

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

   Author : Kajsa Carlsson; Carina Klingestam Lundqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Second-hand; Sustainability; Sensory Marketing; Physical Stores; Purchase Decisions; Customer Experience; Fast Fashion;

   Abstract : The emergence of online stores specializing in fast fashion apparel has presented a significant challenge to brick-and-mortar stores and has had detrimental consequences for the environment. Consequently, it is essential for physical stores to stay informed about emerging trends in physical store design. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable Lighting Strategies for Nytorps Gärde. A Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Joseph Hutt; [2023]
   Keywords : Perceived safety; darkness; sustainability; light pollution; suburban park; lighting strategy;

   Abstract : This paper focuses on exterior lighting strategies for suburban green areas in Stockholm, using the Nytorps gärde case study as an example. The research methodology employed includes a literature review, a survey, quantitative measurements, and expert interviews. READ MORE

5. 4. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea : A Marine Discourse

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Rasha Jazi; [2023]
   Keywords : ecolinguistics; critical discourse analysis; united nations; UNCLOS; marine discourse; oil pollution; high seas; IMO; GESAMP;

   Abstract : The marine environment’s evolving discourse on oil pollution in the High Seas since the 1958 Convention on the High Seas and the Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas is of great significance. This research aims to investigate the changes and developments in this discourse, shedding light on the importance of addressing oil pollution and its impact on the marine environment. READ MORE

6. 5. Turning Night into Day : Does Skyglow affect Bat Activity and Timing of Emergence?

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

   Author : Torge Gerwin; [2023]
   Keywords : Skyglow; Bats; Light pollution; Bat activity; Bat emergence; Riparian forest; Landscape composition; Multi-scale landscape; Landscape management; Sweden;

   Abstract : Artificial brightness of the night sky caused by the backscatter of artificial light in the atmosphere is a consequence of ongoing urbanization. Skyglow covers 88 % of Europe’s surface and poses significant threats to biodiversity. Extensive research on responses of bats to direct light pollution already revealed significant impacts. READ MORE