Essays about: "anthropogenic emissions"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 124 essays containing the words anthropogenic emissions.

  1. 16. Fluctuating pH simulating natural variability modulates larval growth for Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Bryn Anderson; [2022-08-05]
    Keywords : ocean acidification; global change; sea urchin; duration; intensity; biological response;

    Abstract : Ocean acidification (OA) is the downward trend of ocean pH mainly resulting from the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from anthropogenic sources. pH of the open ocean is expected to drop to 7.7 by the end of the century. READ MORE

  3. 17. 1:0 for the environment: Engaging football fans on tackling climate change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Jennifer Amann; [2022-01-18]
    Keywords : mobilising climate action; collective action; public participation; social transformation; pro-environmental behaviour change; football fandom; non-league football; community;

    Abstract : In general, the existence of anthropogenic climate change and the need for deeper societal transformations are widely accepted. Less agreement exists on how to best motivate the public to act in a way that allows for these transformations to happen. Currently, research stresses the potential of existing communities. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Effects of ETS & CBAM on Cost Differences in the European Steel Industry : A Case Study on Swedish and German Long Engineering Steel Manufacturers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Tim Fahlstedt; Oliver Håkansson; [2022]
    Keywords : ETS; CBAM; Carbon Leakage; Steel; EAF; Scrap; Cost Predictions.; ETS; CBAM; Koldioxidläckage; Stål; Ljusbågsugn; Skrot; Kostnadsanalys.;

    Abstract : To combat anthropogenic climate change and comply with the Paris Agreement, the EU has previously introduced its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and has now also proposed a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). While these tools may reduce emissions within the EU, and in some cases, even in other countries, they can also affect European industries in unpredictable and sometimes negative ways. READ MORE

  5. 19. The effect of high-ratio biochar replacement in concrete on performance properties : Experimental study of biochar addition to concrete mixture.

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Mina Turovaara; [2022]
    Keywords : Biochar; Concrete; Sustainability; Cement; Biochar in concrete; Carbon dioxide; Building industry; Micro-structure; Biokol; Betong; Hållbarhet; Cement; Biokol i betong; Koldioxid; Byggsektorn; Mikrostruktur;

    Abstract : Globally the emissions of carbon dioxide from anthropogenic activities are an issue regarding the future of our planet. Today the building industry is a large contributor with approximately 10 percent of the total emissions coming from energy usage in the building industry, where about 7 percent of the global CO2 emissions are connected to the cement industry. READ MORE

  6. 20. Carbon Flows in Sweden : A Substance Flow Analysis of anthropogenic carbon flows

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sofia Gunnarsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Carbon; Carbon Flow; Carbon Stock; Substance Flow Analysis; Sweden; Industrial Ecology; Anthropogenic;

    Abstract : Carbon (C) is an essential element for all life. However, modern livestock keeping and usage of carbon through burning of fossil fuels are resulting in increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere, two important greenhouse gases (GHG). READ MORE