Essays about: "biophysical economy"
Found 2 essays containing the words biophysical economy.
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1. Mining for the low-carbon transition : Conflicting discourses of sacrifice zones and win-win narratives
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : To support the transition towards a low-carbon economy, mining companies, international financial institutions and governments are preparing to drastically scale up mineral extraction of energy transition minerals such as cobalt and lithium. Mineral extraction, however, has far-reaching impacts on the biophysical environment and mining-affected communities that may become more severe under a changing climate. READ MORE
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2. EROI of crystalline silicon photovoltaics : Variations under different assumptions regarding manufacturing energy inputs and energy output
University essay from Institutionen för fysik och astronomiAbstract : Installed photovoltaic nameplate power have been growing rapidly around the worldin the last few years. But how much energy is returned to society (i.e. READ MORE