Essays about: "fossil communities"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 47 essays containing the words fossil communities.

  1. 36. Willingness to invest in wind energy : a Swedish farmers’ perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Nada Zdravkovic; [2013]
    Keywords : Wind Energy; Willingness to Invest; Governmental Incentives; Tradable Green Certificate; Farmers;

    Abstract : As wind energy companies grow beyond national borders, international development becomes essential to secure growth and prosperity. What usually gets overlooked is the potential that lies in local development, especially within smaller communities and by farmers. READ MORE

  3. 37. Enigmatic basal archosauromorph from the Late Triassic of Poland

    University essay from Evolution och utvecklingsbiologi; Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Olja Toljagic; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Choristodera, a lineage of basal archosauromorphs (Reptilia: Diapsida), first appeared in Early/Middle Jurassic (possibly Late Triassic; approximately 201 million years ago) and extended all the way into early Miocene (approximately 23 million years ago). Choristoderans are the only group of more basal archosauromorphs that survived after the Jurassic period, along with Archosauriformes (a more derived group of Archosauromorphs). READ MORE

  4. 38. The Sustainability of Decentralized Bioenergy Production : Case Study: The 'Bioenergy Village' Bollewick

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johannes Michel; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; decentralized; biogas; EEG; CHP; anaerobic digestion;

    Abstract : The concept of Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary science. Transcending various academic fields the concept shows paths how the needs of present and future generations can be met through economic development on a finite natural resource base. READ MORE

  5. 39. Moving Towards Sustainable Community Renewable Energy : A Strategic Approach for Communities

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Leigh Greenius; Elsa Jagniecki; Kati Thompson; [2010]
    Keywords : Community Renewable Energy; Community Involvement; Community Benefits; Renewable Energy; Sustainability; Strategic Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The developed world relies on an enormous supply of electricity and heat energy to power countless daily activities, predominantly using non-renewable fossil fuels. Although this energy assists people in meeting their basic human needs, the way in which it is produced is at odds with the ability of people to continue to meet their needs in the future. READ MORE

  6. 40. Jatropha Curcase in Oahu and Mozambique : Acknowledging scientific differences and resulting questions

    University essay from Institutionen för naturgeografi och kvartärgeologi (INK)

    Author : Lindsey Marshall; [2010]
    Keywords : jatropha curcas; biofuel;

    Abstract : In the current search for alternatives to fossil energy sources, scientists have expanded their biofuel research pools to include non-traditional crops. Plants that were once only thought of as food crops (for example rapeseed, maize, sugarcane, and sugar beet) are now experimented with and used for biofuel supply. READ MORE