Essays about: "Mariestad"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the word Mariestad.

  1. 1. Amphibia : Living on both sides

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Elvira Nielsen; [2023]
    Keywords : zero growth; lithium-ion battery factory; agenda 2030; great crested newt; local global sustainability; the rights of the child;

    Abstract : Mariestad municipality participated in a global competition to become Volvo’s site for a new lithium-ion battery factory. The competition was between eleven different countries and three different locations in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. One more turn and I can develop gene modified plants : Technologial development & climate change representation in board games

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Edvin Skogsholm Sanne; [2023]
    Keywords : Board games; technology; tech trees; Eurogames; climate change; solarpunk;

    Abstract : Alongside societal change and more sustainable living, new technologies and research will be important in becoming carbon neutral. Multiple modern board games have some form of technological progression and research in their theme, presented by game mechanics like “tech trees”. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sense and sensibility : Designing solarpunk-inspired graphics for a climate neutrality board game

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Iris Casado; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; climate neutrality; graphic design; board game; solarpunk;

    Abstract : Games can be a great way to create awareness and engagement about climate change, and may even encourage players to take action in real life. This thesis work aims to determine how well a graphic style inspired by Solarpunk fits the content and message of the Mariestad Climate board game, as well as researching whether including site-specific elements makes it more engaging. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Diffusion of Hydrogen Technology in the Road Transport Sector in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Henrik Bratt; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative fuels; Diffusion of Innovations; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Hydrogen diffusion; Hydrogen-powered vehicle; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Carbon emissions are one of the primary drivers of climate change and the transport sector accounts for 24% of the global carbon emissions. A shift within the automobile industry towards more eco-friendly modes of transportation is hence needed. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Pink Tax : An investigation of gender-based price discrimination in the Swedish market for personal hygiene products

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Matilda Kardetoft; [2022]
    Keywords : Pink tax; Gender-based price discrimination; Female purchasing power; Male purchasing power; gender equality;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the phenomenon popularly referred to as the pink tax, otherwise known as gender-based price discrimination in the Swedish hygiene product market. The subject is thoroughly researched in markets like the United States and the United Kingdom, where evidence has been found that a pink tax does exist. READ MORE