Essays about: "Northern Sweden"
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16. Coupling between iron and humic substances in a land-sea transitional zone in the northern Baltic Sea
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : In marine ecosystems around the world, iron (Fe) is a well-studied and important trace element which has been found to stimulate phytoplankton and cyanobacteria growth, as well as limit nitrogen fixation and being essential for Legionella pneumophila which is known as the main cause of Legionnaires’ disease. Fe also contributes to the brownification of freshwater and has recently been documented to increase in concentration in rivers in Sweden. READ MORE
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17. Urban flood risk mitigation : A perspective form urban planning
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : Due to the global warming and climate change, an increased frequency of high intensity rains and other disasters are expected all around the world. To predict this change in climate the IPCC has created a set of climate scenarios, RCPs, that will try to predict the future climate based on how much we are able to adapt and mitigate the effects we as a species have on the environment. READ MORE
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18. Norrbotnia Line Dance
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : The Norrbotnia Line Dance project focuses on the expansion and densification of Piteå, a small city in northern Sweden. To accommodate the expected population growth, the thesis explores interventions to urban sprawl by reorganizing existing buildings along Kyrkbrogatan, a main street in the city. READ MORE
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19. Are large clearcuts the only way to manage forests? : a study of economic performance and deadwood production of various silviculture systems
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : Our forests are a natural resource which is needed for many purposes. Their importance and different values are expressed in the Swedish legislation, where production and environmental goals are set as equal. To many it is not sufficient, there has been a debate regarding how forests are managed and the practice of clear-cutting for decades. READ MORE
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20. Dead Spaces, Vibrant Places : Planning ideology, practice, and the built environment in Umeå
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : A vibrant place is abundant in energy and life. This vibrant energy comes from the presence of a great diversity of people performing a great diversity of activities. Vibrancy is an atmosphere we can intuitively feel in certain public spaces, and likewise we intuitively feel when a place is dead. READ MORE