Essays about: "environmental permits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words environmental permits.

  1. 1. END-OF-LIFE FOR A QUARRY, WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Kimia Golamian Yosaf Abadi; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : Quarrying; Aggregates; Life cycle; Environmental impact; Restoration; Permit;

    Abstract : Aggregates products are the largest non-energy mining industry in the world, which is the most extracted materials after water. The most prevalent source of aggregates is from quarries, or mines that target the rock itself. READ MORE

  3. 2. ASSESSMENT OF WIND POWER PROJECTS: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR EARLY-STAGE EVALUATION

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ilya Ibraheem; [2023]
    Keywords : Wind Power; Wind power project management; MCDM; AHP;

    Abstract : There is limited land accessible for the construction of wind farms due to the obstacles posed by geographical constraints, popular opposition, wildlife conservation, and power system integration. These variables make the planning of wind power projects a complex procedure requiring the consideration of numerous criteria and limits. READ MORE

  4. 3. The climate impact of fishways : A life cycle assessment of Blyberg’s and Spjutmo’s up- and downstream fishways

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Ellen Lundin; Lovisa Liljenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : LCA; life cycle analysis; life cycle assessment; fishways; fish; fish migration; climate impact; technical fishways; co2 equivalents; co2 eq; hydro power; HPP; Sweden; construction; concrete; reinforcement steel;

    Abstract : The Swedish national plan for reapproval of hydropower describes that hydropower plants (HPPs) are required to be reassessed to ensure that modern environmental conditions are set for the permits. Since dams and HPPs create barriers for migrating fish and consequently disfavor biological diversity, one consequence of the national plan is that fishways are being constructed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimal Discharge from a Hydropower Plant for Fish Reproduction: An Aquatic Habitat Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Hugo Lindbäck; [2023]
    Keywords : Weighted Usable Area WUA ; minimitappning; HEC-RAS; salmo; Helge å; den nationella planen för omprövning av vattenkraft NAP ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Hydropower is the dominant source of electricity in Sweden, constituting 45% of the national supply. While pivotal for decarbonization and climate goals, its environmental impact on freshwater biodiversity is concerning. READ MORE

  6. 5. Determination of a hydropower "go-to area" : Klarälven and Dalälven potential assessment and environmental regulation constraints

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

    Author : Paula Aparicio Garcia; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydropower; REPowerEU; Go-to areas; GIS; MCDA; AHP; RED II; WFD; Nature 2000; Vattenkraft; REPowerEU-Planen; Go-to area; GIS; MCDA; AHP RED II; WFD; Nature 2000;

    Abstract : The current energy crisis with sky-rocketed prices has created the need for new sustainable solutions in the energy production sector. The REPowerEU Plan, presented by the European Commission, has taken up on this and has established measures to accelerate the introduction of new renewable energy capacity in Europe, such as the designation of “go-to areas” by Member States to shorten authorization permits in areas with high potential and low environmental impacts. READ MORE