Essays about: "factors for environmental damage"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words factors for environmental damage.

  1. 1. A scoping review and bibliometric analysis on juvenile fire setting behaviour

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Johanna Åkerström; [2024]
    Keywords : Juvenile; underage; fire setting; arson; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this review was to examine and analyse existing scientific literature on juvenile fire setting behaviour and to provide suggestions for future research. The PRISMA (Transparent Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) framework was used to search and collect relevant literature. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  4. 3. Estimating Future Forest Fire Risk in Gävleborg County Sweden in 2041-2070 Following RCP 8.5

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Vendela Cyrén; [2023]
    Keywords : Future forest fire risk; RCP 8.5; Gävleborg county; Climate change; Forest fire; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Forest fires can act as an ecosystem service by providing habitat renewal, controlling pests, and reducing the risk of extreme fires, but can at the same time disturb an ecosystem negatively. Furthermore, forest fires release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, damage property, and lead to health issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. Coral Reef Restoration Enterprises

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ileana Graf; [2023]
    Keywords : Coral reef restoration enterprise CRRE ; Nature-based enterprise NBE ; Coral business; Profitable coral reef restoration; Sustainable business model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Coral reefs are essential for providing ecosystem services to humans, including coastal protection, nutrition, and income opportunities for coastal communities. However, coral reefs worldwide have suffered severe damage due to anthropogenic factors, leading to their rapid degradation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of the effect of conflict on fire and GPP in Ukraine

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Lilith Kastens; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Armed Conflict; Fire; GPP; Remote Sensing; Russia-Ukraine War; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The war in Ukraine in 2022 has caused environmental damages on different scales which come with their own challenges. One of the factors that can cause environmental damage is vegetation fire. READ MORE