Essays about: "environmental science lund"

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  1. 6. "Sustainable, for real"? Brunnshög’s sustainability narrative and the state of post-politics in urban development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Elliot Soontjens; [2023]
    Keywords : Brunnshög; Urban Megaproject; Sustainability Narrative; Post-politics; Neoliberal Governance; Sustainable Development Paradox; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The combined global emergence of a sustainable development discourse and Swedish policies requiring municipalities to rapidly build new housing have led Lund to develop Brunnshög. This pioneering megaproject balances urban expansion with high sustainability ambitions. READ MORE

  3. 7. EVALUATION OF MULTI-ZONE MODELLING FOR FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT IN TUNNELS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Annachiara Nardone; [2023]
    Keywords : tunnels; tunnel fires; multi-zone modelling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Tunnels are one of the most complex and delicate elements of the road system. Assessing fire behaviour and fire severity remains the biggest source of uncertainty in risk assessment and is an essential step in the tunnel design process. READ MORE

  4. 8. Vegetation cover change on Tindfjöll mountains, Iceland, assessed by aerial photographs, topography, and climate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Guðrún Guðjónsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Environmental changes; High Latitudes; Physical Geography; Ecosystem sciences; GIS; Climate Change; Vegetation change; Vegetation cover; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Guðrún Guðjónsdóttir Climate change is having a great impact on the fragile High Latitude environment where warming is occurring at a rate at least double the global average. It is urgent to understand the relationship between climate and vegetation cover, which is playing an important role, as a carbon sink, for biodiversity, and for protecting against natural hazards. READ MORE

  5. 9. Property owners' attitudes to connecting to the low temperature district heating network at Brunnshög

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Jules Hanley; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : District heating from renewable energy sources is a sustainable heating solution that allows electricity to be used for other purposes. The low temperature district heating (LTDH) network at Brunnshög is currently under construction, and connection is not mandatory. READ MORE

  6. 10. Emotions matter: Raising awareness about the importance of emotions for sustainability students and their well-being

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lena Stern; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainability students; emotions; sustainability science; emotional resilience; mental health; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to the focus of their study program, environmental and sustainability students are vulnerable to experience negative emotional impacts, potentially affecting their mental health. This thesis contributes to increased understanding of emotions and emotional resilience in relation to the climate crisis by examining experienced emotions, studying the power students have over their emotions, and potential supporting measures. READ MORE