Essays about: "factors of water pollution"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 54 essays containing the words factors of water pollution.

  1. 11. Trädens växtplats i staden : jämförelse mellan två växtbäddsystem med fokus på konstruktion och tillväxt

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Johanna Pantulin Nordlund; [2023]
    Keywords : stadsträd; klimatanpassning; markförhållanden; strukturell jord; skelettjord; Stockholm; strukturella system; plastceller; växtceller; Milford;

    Abstract : Extrema väderförhållanden blir allt vanligare på grund av klimatförändringarna vilket leder till ökade risker för värmeböljor, skyfall och torka. Samtidigt växer världens städer och fler människor flyttar in till mer urbana miljöer. För att klara ett förändrat klimat behöver städerna anpassas. READ MORE

  3. 12. Sources of ocean plastic pollution and pathways to develop sustainable plastic use : A Minor Field Study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa

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

    Author : Alma Hammarberg; Agnes Ritzer; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue worldwide, affecting coastal areas and marine ecosystems. This study focuses on the extent and consequences of plastic waste in Cape Town, aiming to provide insights into its sources, distribution, and potential mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  4. 13. Improving mussel reef protection from a sustainability perspective: Mapping of a blue mussel reef in Denmark

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lydia Alexandra Ness; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; biogenic reef; blue mussels; ROV; mapping; habitat protection; earth sciences;

    Abstract : Coastal areas currently face a lot of anthropogenic pressures (Erlandsson et al, 2011; Wilcox et al, 2020) which might further increase through climate change (Maltby et al, 2022). This can lead to the disappearance of crucial, habitat engineering species like blue mussels (Tummon Flynn et al, 2020). READ MORE

  5. 14. Vulnerability assessment of groundwater pollution in the vicinity of a landfill in Nigeria

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Melisa Marta; Lovisa Nordgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Olusosun landfill; Lagos; Nigeria; Groundwater quality assessment; Groundwater; Contamination; Deponin Olusosun; Lagos; Nigeria Grundvattenkvalitetsbedömning; Grundvatten; Förorening;

    Abstract : Malfunctioning landfills are a globally sprawled problem. The Olusosun landfill in Lagos, Nigeria is not an exception. It is located in the middle of the city, nearby groundwater resources used to supply drinking water for the inhabitants in Lagos. READ MORE

  6. 15. Characterization of microplastics in storm water in Örebro, Sweden

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Isabelle Karlsson Sjögren; [2020]
    Keywords : Chemical characterization; microplastic; pollution; storm water; visual characterization;

    Abstract : Microplastic is a widespread pollutant in marine and fresh water systems. A major pathway by which microplastics end up in these systems is via storm water. Storm water is generated as precipitation drain off of impenetrable surfaces like paving. READ MORE