Essays about: "carbon dioxide equivalents"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 35 essays containing the words carbon dioxide equivalents.

  1. 31. Global Warming Potential of a Smartphone : Using Life Cycle Assessment Methodology

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Elif Mine Ercan; [2013]
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    Abstract : The global development and usage of smartphones are rapidly increasing. Further, the high capacity and functionality of these devices indicate high technological manufacturing processes and complex supply chains. Thus it is of interest to investigate the potential environmental impacts of a smartphone, from a life cycle perspective. READ MORE

  3. 32. Skolmatens klimatavtryck : en studie över upphandling och konsumtion av kött och fisk bland tre grundskolor i Uppsala kommun

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Ingrid Rogne; Sofia Förster; [2013]
    Keywords : Klimat; Offentlig måltid; Kött; Fisk; Utsläpp; Koldioxidekvivalenter;

    Abstract : En stor del av varje individs klimatavtryck består av den mat vi konsumerar. Eftersom det serveras en stor mängd portioner varje dag runt om i landets skolor anser vi det intressant att studera hur pass klimatanpassad skolmaten är idag. READ MORE

  4. 33. Electric cars : The climate impact of electric cars, focusing on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions

    University essay from Teknisk-naturvetenskapliga fakulteten

    Author : Sandra Ly; Helena Sundin; Linda Thell; [2012]
    Keywords : electric cars; carbon dioxide emissions; nordic electricity mix; european electricity mix; electricity on the margin; primary energy; emissions trading; Brunnshög; sustainable city district;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis examines and models the emissions of carbon dioxide equivalents of the composition of automobiles in Sweden 2012. The report will be based on three scenarios of electricity valuation principles, which are a snapshot perspective, a retrospective perspective and a future perspective. READ MORE

  5. 34. Test and application of a vegetation-based CO2 and CH4 flux estimate from three ombrogenic and topogenic peatlands in Southern Germany

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Birgit Weber; [2010]
    Keywords : greenhouse gas; GEST; peatland;

    Abstract : A stabilisation and restoration of peatlands is seen as a sustainable strategie for climate change mitigation. To find the most suitable target areas, greenhouse gas fluxes have to be quantified. A vegetation-based flux estimate is seen as cost-effective alternative to avoid time consuming and expensive flux measurements. READ MORE

  6. 35. Produktion av krukodlade örtkryddor i växthus och dess utsläpp av växthusgaser i Sverige : energianvändning och beräkning av koldioxidekvivalenter

    University essay from SLU/Horticulture (until 121231)

    Author : Magdalena Jansson; [2009]
    Keywords : koldioxidekvivalenter; växthusgasutsläpp; koldioxid; energianvändning; växthus; odling; örtkryddor;

    Abstract : Abstract The global average temperature has increased by 0,74°C over the last 100 years. Most probably, the explanation is due to increasing use of fossil fuels and the agricultural expansion of land use. The new life stile of mankind leads to increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. READ MORE