Essays about: "Planting"
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6. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE
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7. Can urban tree re-inventories inform future species selection? : diameter at breast height as an indicator for tree performance in Malmö municipality’s tree database
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Using the inventory database of trees for Malmö municipality, Sweden, this study explored the potential of using the diameter at breast height (DBH) measurement in re-inventories, as a decision-making tool for species selection and management in urban forests. With the escalating pressures of urbanization and unpredictable climate change effects, there is an urgent need for urban forest managers to possess reliable tools that can facilitate the selection of resilient tree species capable of thriving in diverse and changing urban contexts. READ MORE
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8. How is triple bottom line thinking included in small-firm decision making? – A study of potato farmers in Östergötland, Sweden : hur påverkas potatisproduktionen av kvalitetskrav?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : Earlier research has shown a lack of studies on waste in agriculture production. Therefore, there is a need for improved screening for the cause of wastage in primary production. In addition, more research is required on how quality requirements and norms affect wastage and how waste can be prevented. READ MORE
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9. Improving the thermal climate of schools in semi-desert climate : A case study of solutions in La Guajira, Colombia
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknikAbstract : As the climate changes, hot regions like La Guajira's semi-desert will become even hotter. It is projected that the average temperature in this region will increase by 2.4 ℃ over the course of this century, with a 20 % reduction in precipitation. READ MORE
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10. Planting the seed in the storm: How FoodTech start-ups use crises to diffuse their offering
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : With the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and inflationary pressures, the world has experienced significant crises unfolding right after another in the recent past. Start-ups, being impacted not the least, need to understand how they can use such stormy times to advance market formations beneficial for them. READ MORE