Essays about: "agrochemicals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the word agrochemicals.

  1. 1. Comparing chemical biodegradation assessed in water-sediment suspensions

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för miljövetenskap

    Author : Kangli Lin; [2023]
    Keywords : water- sediment suspensions; OECD 309; biodegradation; sediment concentrations; bacterial cell count;

    Abstract : Many chemicals are released into surface water and biodegradation is one important mechanismto remove the contaminants. Their actual concentrations in water depend on their persistence.The OECD 309 test is the most recognized method to assess the persistence of chemicals in theaquatic environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 3. COOPERATOR OR DEFECTOR? A qualitative study of a superpower’s policy efforts on collective environmental issues

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Huidong Song; [2022-08-11]
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    Abstract : The thesis studies whether and how China, as an emerging superpower, cooperates on collective environmental issues through complying with international agreements, taking the management of chemical fertilizer and pesticide (agrochemicals) as a case. Through theories neorealism, neoliberalism and neoliberal institutionalism, to gain different theoretical expectations how states like China act to international agreements and collective environmental issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. The new old ways of winemaking : a study of natural winemaking, the challenges and the solutions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Agnes-Fredrika Wedelsbäck; [2022]
    Keywords : Natural wine; winemaking; biodynamic; organic; wine regulations; natural wine producers;

    Abstract : The consciousness of what we eat is an ongoing trend (Eckerdal, 2020) among consumers who value environmentally and health-friendly products (Aprile, et al., 2015). This change in consumer´s preference is also playing a role in the choice of beverage selections with a rise of interest in natural wine (Buranyi, 2018). READ MORE

  6. 5. Gender and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Agriculture: Lessons from Farming Communities in Ejisu Municipality, Ghana

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Eunice Adwoa Sarpong; [2021]
    Keywords : Ejisu; gender dimensions; agriculture; climate change; Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan NAP Processes;

    Abstract : Climate change poses a threat to agriculture. Ghana’s agriculture is mainly dependent on rainfall, this makes subsistence farmers majority of whom are women more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. That said, the impacts of climate change are felt differently by men and women due to their social assigned roles and responsibilities. READ MORE