Essays about: "economic value of water"

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  1. 11. A metabolic analysis of Menorca during the 2020 lockdown using the Multi-Scale Integrated Analysis of Societal and Ecosystem Metabolism approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Oscar Martín Carles; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; metabolic analysis; MuSIASEM; COVID-19; Menorca; island;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic forced many countries to put forth severe lockdown restrictions in order to stop the spread of the virus. Spain was one the most affected countries in Europe, and its non-essential socio-economic activities faced strict restrictions in the free movement of people. READ MORE

  3. 12. Mapping wetlands in Sweden using multi-source satellite data and random forest algorithm

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Salvador Hernandez Malave; [2022]
    Keywords : physical geography and ecosystem analysis; multi-temporal; Google Earth Engine; machine learning; classification; country-wide; geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Wetlands are valuable ecosystems, and assets for human life, that must be regularly monitored, starting with accurately mapping their location and extent. However, an updated national inventory of wetlands is needed. READ MORE

  4. 13. The potential for large-scale implementation of biochar in the agricultural sector : a quantitative study on plant growth in light soils and a qualitative study on the agricultural sector’s perception on biochar

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

    Author : Mathilda Håkansson; Louise Strömberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Transdisciplinary study; Agricultural science; Biochar; Plant growth; Soil properties; Biochar implementation; Perceptions on biochar;

    Abstract : Agricultural activities are collectively one of the largest contributors to accumulation of greenhouse gasses (GHG). At the same time, agriculture is at a risk to be affected extensively by climate change. Concurrently, in conventional agriculture GHG emissions have become inevitable to maintain efficiency. READ MORE

  5. 14. Treatment and using of greywater in sorting wastewater system as a resource

    University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

    Author : Maza Seyuom Seifu; [2022]
    Keywords : Greywater; heat recovery; physical treatment; chemical treatment; biological treatment; Gråvatten; värmeåtervinning; fysikalisk behandling; kemisk behandling; biologisk behandling;

    Abstract : Det här projektet redogör för olika behandlingstekniker för gråvatten och för tillämpningar för olika ändamål inom återanvändning. Syftet är att föreslå en lämplig processdesign för behandling av gråvatten i stadsmiljö, på Loudden, Norra Djurgårdsstaden (NDS). READ MORE

  6. 15. Creating, delivering, and capturing value through sustainability : an exploratory study on the early development of commercial aquaponics in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Fardosa Farah; Rita Ndum; [2022]
    Keywords : aquaponics; business model; business model innovation; sustainability; sustainable innovation; sustainable business model innovation; aquaculture; recirculating aquaculture system;

    Abstract : Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food sectors in the world, and the increasing world population is said to only increase the need for more seafood. However, the sustainability of the aquaculture has been questioned recently and measures have been taken to overcome and internalize the negative externalities. READ MORE