Essays about: "environmental accident case study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words environmental accident case study.

1. 1. The future of Hästbergadammen - Restoration and re-purposing of an abandoned hydroelectric powerplant

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Nina Allberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : This thesis work is an academic study investigating how to transform and re-purpose the abandoned hydroelectric powerplant, Hästbergadammen. The powerplant has been abandoned since the dam collapsed in 2010, and the case of rebuilding it has been in the Land and Environment Court since 2016. The thesis proposes a new purpose for the site. READ MORE

3. 2. Nine Years After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Evaluating Consequences In a State-Corporate Crime FrameworkFRAMEWORK

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

   Author : Letizia Lorini; [2019]
   Keywords : Deepwater Horizon; Oil Spill; State corporate crime; Michaelowski Kramer; environmental consequences;

   Abstract : On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded after a series of issues with the Macondo oil well, around the Louisiana coast, in the Gulf of Mexico, causing the death of 11 workers and wounding 17 others. On April 22, the rig sank into the ocean. READ MORE

4. 3. The value of Health and Safety aspects in Product-Service Systems : A case study based on the manufacturing industry

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Oscar Wergeland; Astrid Mehlberg; [2018]
   Keywords : Product-Service System; Occupational Health and Safety; Sustainability; Product Stewardship; Produkt-Service System; Arbetshälsa och Säkerhet; Hållbarhet; Produkthantering;

   Abstract : Companies are expected to reduce the impact on society caused by its operations while at the same time, generate profit for its stakeholders. One way to satisfy both parts is by creating shared values. As the trend of servitization becomes more popular the ability of Product-Service Systems (PSS) to deliver additional value to customers arises. READ MORE

5. 4. An atomic adventure : A case study of the history of the Swedish nuclear policy using the theories of historical institutionalism and advocacy coalition framework

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Martin Jansson; [2015]
   Keywords : Nuclear power; coalitions; actors; historical institutionalism; path dependence; advocacy coalition framework; environmental movements;

   Abstract : A case study of the first 35 years, 1945 to 1980, of the Swedish nuclear institution. The purpose is to discover which actors that have shaped the Swedish nuclear institution. By using the theories of historical institutionalism and advocacy coalition framework I have analyzed these 35 years in three separate parts. READ MORE

6. 5. A proactive health, safety & environment risk management strategy : what are the incentives?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Erik Englund; [2014]
   Keywords : environment risk management; HSE; ORM; stakeholders; sustainable business development;

   Abstract : In a business environment where the stakeholder perspective is evolving and sustainable development is receiving increased attention, it is of importance for companies to adjust. The demand and pressure is exerted from several stakeholders who force companies to take action and live up to the expectations because if failing to do so, negative consequences will most likely be the case. READ MORE