Essays about: "earth and man"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 322 essays containing the words earth and man.

  1. 16. Trade-induced Environmental Impacts Connected to a Policy Promoting Agricultural Biofuels in Sweden; A sensitivity analysis on an Agent-based Life Cycle Assessment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Fanny Elfgren; [2023]
    Keywords : AB-LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; Energy crops; Trade; Import; Biofuel; Sensitivity Analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The demand for biofuels is increasing as a result of increased climate mitigation ambitions aiming to replace the use of fossil fuels. To meet the increasing demand, energy crops grown on agricultural land used to produce biofuels is getting more and more attention. READ MORE

  3. 17. Use of Satellite Remote Sensing for Detecting Archaeological Features: An Example from Ancient Corinth, Greece

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Emmanouil Papadakis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Satellite Remote Sensing; Vegetation Indices; Classification; Archaeology; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : During the last few decades, satellite remote sensing has proven to be an important non-invasive method for archaeological research in order to detect ancient sites and manage existing ones. Archaeologists have tried in the recent past to embed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and image processing techniques in their research as non-destructive approaches, which can allow a wider perception of archaeological landscapes and predict past behaviors. READ MORE

  4. 18. Balancing Nature and Wealth

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Emma Sternang Bengtsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The forest contributes multiple services, among others renewable materials, carbon sequestration, and recreational value. This thesis studied the effects on forestry stemming from the revised Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry regulation. READ MORE

  5. 19. The barriers of circular public procurement for ICTs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Laila Adelson; [2023]
    Keywords : circularity; circular economy; circular public procurement; ICT; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The EU procured for roughly 202000 MEUR (14% of the EU GDP) during 2021 in the public sector. The majority of these contracts are traditional, linear business model purchases. READ MORE

  6. 20. Michael additions utilizing transition-metal-catalysts, Scope and limitations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Ruben Hansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Green chemistry; transition metal; rare earth metal; Michael addition; Yb; Zr; Hf; analytical chemistry; Chemistry;

    Abstract : The effect that organic solvents have on the environment and the intrinsic risk that come with using them should be limited. By replacing organic solvents with less harmful solvents, such as water, and with more effective catalysts can risks intrinsic to organic solvents be minimized or eliminated. READ MORE