Essays about: "effects of pollution on environment"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 74 essays containing the words effects of pollution on environment.

  1. 31. Overcoming Scale Challenges in Policies Through Analysing Governance Architecture : The Case of Chemical Management Policies in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Michelle san Martin Bucht; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; chemical toxins; Sweden; governance; policy analysis; in-depth interviews;

    Abstract : The release of harmful chemicals into the Earth system is a threat to the survival of human societies and ecosystems. There are different types of harmful chemicals, some possess characteristics that are more harmful than others. Chemicals causing local effects have a short-term impact on the Earth system, whereas others are persistent in nature. READ MORE

  3. 32. Freight Transport in Urban Areas : Investigating the Environmental and Societal Impacts of Increased Production Volume on Dominant Stakeholders in Urban Areas. A Mixed Method Approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för industriell ekonomi, industridesign och maskinteknik

    Author : Alimatu Alhassan Chibsah; David Thomas Ford; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics; freight transport; Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; Simulation; Urban Areas; Mixed method.;

    Abstract : As part of an on-going trend, the greening of logistics actions in business activities has become a critical issue for companies and society. Stakeholders are asking companies to minimize their negative impacts on the environment and society, and create effective business, sustainable environment, stakeholders’ benefits and quality of life. READ MORE

  4. 33. A garbage thesis : A quantitative study exploring the relationship between government composition and waste management.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nils Norström; [2019]
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    Abstract : The escalating negative consequences of increasing waste generation have in recent years and turned into a serious environmental threat. Waste is a major source of pollution that contributes to global warming and knowing the drivers behind waste generation is essential to finding solutions to the problems it creates. READ MORE

  5. 34. Monitoring heavy metals in private drinking water near industrial activity in Kosovo

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Victoria Jansson; [2018]
    Keywords : industrial pollution; heavy metals; drinking water;

    Abstract : Exposure to heavy metals around the world is practically unavoidable due to their extensive use and spread in the environment. This is especially critical due to the metals’ toxicity and detrimental effects on human health. Rural inhabitants in less developed countries in Europe near industrial local polluters are especially exposed. READ MORE

  6. 35. (Toxic) effects induced by synthetic and natural microparticles on Daphnia magna : Investigating particles and mixtures

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för miljövetenskap och analytisk kemi

    Author : Markus Hermann; [2018]
    Keywords : Microplastic mixtures; natural particles; Daphnia magna; effect studies; risk assessment;

    Abstract : With increasing global plastics production, the amounts of fragmenting, microscopic plastic debris (microplastics, MPs) are anticipated to rise in aquatic environments. The ecological consequences of this pollution are currently unknown. READ MORE