Essays about: "global water tools"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words global water tools.

1. 1. Urban flood risk mitigation : A perspective form urban planning

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Andreas Brandow; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban indicators; Resilience; Urban flooding; Flood protection and mitigation; Luleå;

   Abstract : Due to the global warming and climate change, an increased frequency of high intensity rains and other disasters are expected all around the world. To predict this change in climate the IPCC has created a set of climate scenarios, RCPs, that will try to predict the future climate based on how much we are able to adapt and mitigate the effects we as a species have on the environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Spatial distribution and thermo-climatic effects on the abundance of non-toxigenic Vibrio cholerae in Russia

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Vadim Leonov; [2023]
   Keywords : V. cholerae; spatial analysis; climate change; heat wave; SatScan; vibriosis; Russia;

   Abstract : The identification of climate temperature-sensitive pathogens and infectious diseases is essential in addressing health risks resulting from global warming. Such research is especially crucial in regions where climate change may have a more significant impact like Russia. Recent studies have reasoned that the abundance of V. READ MORE

4. 3. Mouthfeel Assessment of Tetra Pak Paper Straws: Exploring the Correlation between Instrumental Measurements and Sensory Evaluation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Natchaya Hanprerakriengkrai; [2023]
   Keywords : mouthfeel; paper straws; correlations; instrumental measurement; sensory evaluation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive has gained significant attention due to the detrimental impacts of plastic pollution, leading to the transition from plastic straws to paper straws for Tetra Pak’s portion-size carton packages. However, the acceptance of paper straws could be hindered by negative mouthfeel perceptions, which customers find the difficulties to accurately describe them. READ MORE

5. 4. SuDS water storage capacity calculator : A decision support tool for the implementation ofSustainable Drainage Systems in Östersund.

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Tess van der Hulle; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Drainage Systems SuDS ; Decision Support Systems DSS ; precipitation; calculator; stormwater model; Östersund; Sweden;

   Abstract : Heavy precipitation events are expected to increase in intensity and frequency, due to global warming. Sewer systems might overload during heavy rainfall, resulting in floods which potentially affect all municipalities in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 5. Water Risk Assessment of Agricultural Raw Materials in a Global Supply Chain : A Case Study of IKEA

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Victoria Berggren; [2022]
   Keywords : Water Risk Assessment; Freshwater; Water Depletion; Water Availability; Agricultural Raw Materials; Soy; Palm Oil; Agricultural Management Practices; and Material Sourcing; Riskbedömning för vatten; sötvatten; vattenbrist; vattentillgång; jordbruksråmaterial; soja; palmolja; jordbruksförvaltningsmetoder och materialförsörjning;

   Abstract : Current mass consumption and production patterns have led to an unsustainable use of natural resources, including freshwater, which is one the most crucial natural resources for people and the planet. Agricultural production systems are alone responsible for 72 percent of all global water withdrawals. READ MORE