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  1. 1. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Zozan Altun; [2023]
    Keywords : light pollution; artificial light at night; ecology; biodiversity; local wildlife; landscape architecture; guidelines; strategies;

    Abstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Declining abundance and shifting distribution for Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, in the western Antarctic Peninsula

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Kerstin Holmström; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, a polar ocean specialist, thrives in the Antarctic severe physical conditions. The krill life cycle consists of strategies that have enabled and supported the species’ dominance of the Antarctic Ocean. Sea Ice extent and duration creates condition that are crucial for survival of the Furcilia larvae. READ MORE

  4. 3. Solens betydelse för skörd i den ätliga trädgården

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

    Author : Sandra Persson; [2019]
    Keywords : solljus; ljus; ljuskvalitet; fotobiologiska processer; ekologiska anpassningar; ätliga växter; ätliga perenner; ätlig trädgård; växtförslag;

    Abstract : New sustainable cultivation systems are on the rise where edible perennial plants play a central role. The interest in growing food for the household has increased, perhaps as an effect of increased distrust of food production and a desire to do something good in a climate-threatened world. READ MORE

  5. 4. Människan och havet : gestaltningsidéer för klimatanpassning vid ökade havsnivåer inom ramen för tävlingen Imagine Open Skåne 2030

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anna Nystedt; Lisa Rönnols; [2017]
    Keywords : havsnivåhöjning; idétävling; Skåne; klimatanpassning; gestaltning;

    Abstract : In this master thesis we aim to create examples on how to develop the climate adaption for increased sea levels in the coastal landscape of Skåne, to not only work as a defence against the sea, but also be combined with social, aesthetic and ecological values. The work results in a design proposal, which was used to compete in the idea competition Imagine Open Skåne 2030. READ MORE