Essays about: "academic air travel"

Found 4 essays containing the words academic air travel.

  1. 1. A takeoff for climate change mitigation – how to stay grounded? : A case study of Linköping University’s air travel carbon footprint reduction goal

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Unda Kipure; [2022]
    Keywords : academic air travel; carbon footprint; societal transformations;

    Abstract : The point of departure for this thesis is a case study of Linköping University and its goal to reduce air travel carbon emissions by 30% by 2024 compared to the year 2019 level. The aim of this study is to identify aspects that influence current academic work-related travel behaviour within the “Three spheres of transformation” to explore how changes on different levels would support or hinder the implementation of the air travel carbon emission reduction goal. READ MORE

  3. 2. Switzerland: railway or aviation nation? Emission saving potential from replacing air by train travel between Switzerland and Europe and the possibilities for the Swiss government to foster this mode shift.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Renè Inderbitzin; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; mode-shift; sustainable transport; air travel; train travel; multi-level perspective; Switzerland; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Even though flying is the most unsustainable mode of transport due to its high contribution to global climate change (global warming), it is widely used and is predicted to increase considerably in the future. This goes against the global goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in order to reach the two-degree target set in the Paris Agreement. READ MORE

  4. 3. It is up in the air : academic flying of Swedish sustainability academics and a pathway to organisational change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Isabell Burian; [2018]
    Keywords : flying Behaviour; sustainability academics; Sweden; air travel; emissions; deinstitutionalisation; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Drastic emission-reductions are needed to avoid the disastrous consequences of climate change. Flying is one of the highest individual carbon-impact actions. By 2050, the aviation industry’s share on global greenhouse gas emissions is expected to rise by 300 to 700%. READ MORE

  5. 4. Implementation and Analysis of Platoon Catch-Up Scenarios for Heavy Duty Vehicles

    University essay from KTH/Reglerteknik

    Author : Pedro F. Lima; [2013]
    Keywords : Heavy duty vehicle; platooning; fuel consumption; air drag reduction.;

    Abstract : Heavy duty vehicle (HDV) platooning is currently a big topic both in the academic world and in industry. Platooning is a smart way to solve problems such as safety, traffic congestion, fuel consumption and hazardous exhaust emissions since its concept enables several vehicles to drive close to each other while maintaining all the security requisites. READ MORE