Essays about: "fossil communities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the words fossil communities.

  1. 21. A Prefeasibility Analysis of a PV Mini Grid with Ice Plant on Buvu Island in Lake Victoria

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

    Author : Jonathan Daglish; [2019]
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    Abstract : Improving energy access through the provision of sustainable electrification is fundamental to reducing poverty and facilitating development in many areas of rural Sub Saharan Africa. The region currently suffers from severe energy inequality, with 81% of people relying on traditional forms of biomass for direct energy provision. READ MORE

  3. 22. From ‘not in my backyard’ to ‘not on my planet’ : The potential of Blockadia for the climate justice movement: a case study of fossil fuel resistance in Groningen, the Netherlands.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Meike Vedder; [2019]
    Keywords : political ecology; climate justice; social movements; just transition; collective action; place attachment; fossil fuels; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the potential of Blockadia resistance, the resistance of frontline communities against fossil fuel extraction, for the climate justice movement. Driven by the need for alternative forms of climate action that address the root causes of climate change, this study examines if local fossil fuel resistance gives rise to a justice based environmentalism. READ MORE

  4. 23. Growth of Solar Jobs in India: A Reality Check - Examining the nuances of growth of solar power jobs in India and comparing their nature to coal jobs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ankita Das; [2019]
    Keywords : solar power; employment; jobs; renewable energy; India; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, despite having low per capita emissions. A large quantity of these emissions stem from its fossil-fuel reliant energy sector. Renewable energy sources (RES) like solar and wind power show promise in helping the country transition to cleaner forms of energy generation. READ MORE

  5. 24. Methods and Approaches for Biogenicity Determination in Geological Samples - Implications for Extraterrestrial Search for Life

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alexandra Zetterlind; [2018]
    Keywords : Biogenicity; microscopy; fossilized microorganisms; astrobiology; Biogenecitet; mikroskopering; fossiliserade mikroorganismer; astrobiologi;

    Abstract : For a better understanding of how to search for an extraterrestrial life, scientists study hidden biospheres on Earth. The subseafloor crust is recognized as a vast microbial habitat and it is hypothesized that extremophilic microorganisms, occurring there, can be the first living organisms on Earth. READ MORE

  6. 25. Behovsstyrd insamling av matavfall för biogasproduktion i regioner med stor del glesbygd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Lisa Stoltz; [2018]
    Keywords : fordonsgas; hushållsavfall; jordbruksavfall; transporter; landsbygd;

    Abstract : The use of fossil fuels need to decrease, and the management of both societies’ and nature’s resources have to increase. Production of biogas from food- and agricultural waste can aid in achieving both of these goals. The energy as well as the nutrients in waste are utilized through production of biogas. READ MORE