Essays about: "environmental indicators"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 412 essays containing the words environmental indicators.

  1. 11. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 12. Turning the Doughnut from Vision to Reality in Wales – the Case of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

    University essay from

    Author : Emma Bergeling; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Earth Sciences; Doughnut Economics; Planetary Boundaries; Transformation; Three Spheres of Transformation;

    Abstract : The world is simultaneously facing social and environmental sustainability issues. There is a decreasing window of opportunity to limit global warming in accordance with the Paris Agreement, significant biodiversity loss, and mounting inequality. READ MORE

  4. 13. Indikatorer för hållbarhet på små mjölkgårdar i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Theodor Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : mjölkkor; små mjölkgårdar; miljöpåverkan; hållbarhet; miljömässig hållbarhet; ekonomisk hållbarhet; social hållbarhet; djurhälsa; indikatorer; hållbarhetsindikatorer;

    Abstract : Den pågående minskningen av antalet mjölkgårdar i Sverige har drabbat mindre besättningar särskilt hårt. Små mjölkgårdar läggs ner i större utsträckning än stora, och många av de återstående utökar sin mjölkproduktion för att klara sig i konkurrensen. READ MORE

  5. 14. Developing an Automated Drivability Index for Swedish Roadways

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : ANDREI DAVID RADU; [2023]
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    Abstract : The masters thesis aims to determine a method to understand which road segments could pose safety risks or where Level 4 autonomous vehicles would operate poorly in the Swedish road context. This vehicle’s ability to operate adequately can be defined as ‘drivable’. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Digitalization of the Electricity System : Impact Assessment of Digital Technologies on the Electricity System and its Main Stakeholders

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Martina Cannata; [2023]
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    Abstract : This work explores the state of digitalization of the European electricity sector and assesses the impacts of digital technologies on the electricity system and its main stakeholders. Digital technologies, such as smart meters and 5G connectivity, represent a powerful tool for system operators to face the new challenges brought about by the decarbonization of the energy sector. READ MORE