Essays about: "effect of human activities on environment"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the words effect of human activities on environment.
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1. Modelling Micropollutant Removal Through Ozonation in Wastewater
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : Proper management of water resources is a key to climate change adaptation and resilience in modern societies. Adequate treatment of wastewater is essential for ensuring the sustainability of the water cycle and the health of the environment and the ecosystems that inhabit it. READ MORE
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2. Interactive infographics for communicating sustainability : Use of an interactive infographic in explaining a complex sustainability framework for companies
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : The natural world is under immense and increasing pressure caused by human activity. The adjustment from a state of declining nature to a more sustainable world requires changes of social and economic activities by individuals, societies, and the private sector. READ MORE
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3. Cultural Ecosystem Services on the university campus - A student-centered approach to assess psychological and climate-related benefits of cultural ecosystem services on the university campus.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildningAbstract : With climate change being one of the largest worldwide challenges of our time, it is important to prevent the loss of natural ecosystems that can act to mitigate climate change. Moreover, ensuring that urban areas are designed for human needs in conjunction with climate change adaptation/mitigation for a sustainable environment is crucial. READ MORE
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4. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FUEL CONSUMPTION DURING IDLING : Characterization using multivariate data analysis at Volvo CE
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknikAbstract : Human activities have increased the concentration of CO2 into the atmosphere, thus it has caused global warming. Construction equipment are semi-stationary machines and spend at least 30% of its life time during idling. The majority of the construction equipment is diesel powered and emits toxic emission into the environment. READ MORE
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5. Metal mobility and transport from an oil-shale mine, Lake Nõmmejärv, Estonia
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografiAbstract : Mining activities have a large impact on the environment, for example by the release of heavy metals from acid mine drainage and erosion of mine waste. North-eastern Estonia has the largest commercially exploited oil-shale deposit in the world. READ MORE
