Essays about: "harmful impact of development on environment"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words harmful impact of development on environment.

  1. 11. Sustainable Food Consumption Practices : Case Studies and Contexts from Edmonton, Canada

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Rachel Touchie; [2017]
    Keywords : consumption; food system; food waste; participant observation; social practice theory; social science; sustainable development;

    Abstract : The globalized food system poses many systemic challenges that have significant impacts on the environment and human health. In order to tackle these challenges, especially those relating to climate change, it is assumed that consumers need to be accountable for the role they play in these issues, requiring them to alter their harmful consumption habits. READ MORE

  3. 12. Development of a solar strategy for Helsingborgshem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Alina Galimshina; Julia Engström; [2017]
    Keywords : Solar panels; PV-system; integration; Helsingborgshem; life cycle assessment analysis; life cycle cost analysis.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As of this moment humankind’s total energy use consists of 87% of non-renewable energy sources. The government of Sweden is aiming for 100% renewable energy system by the year of 2040. The city of Helsingborg is experiencing a solar panel expansion, the installed power increased with 139% from 2015 to 2016. READ MORE

  4. 13. Alternativ till kemisk tillväxtreglering : inom kommersiell prydnadsväxtodling

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Fredric Hedlund; [2017]
    Keywords : tillväxtreglering; retarderingsmedel; sträckningstillväxt; DROP; DIF; torkstress; kortdagsbehandling;

    Abstract : Prydnadsväxtodlingen har länge präglats av ett omfattande bruk av kemiska substanser för växtskydd samt för att styra och kontrollera önskvärda morfologiska egenskaper hos växter. Trots långvarigt och utbrett förädlingsarbete med syfte att skapa mer kompaktväxande sorter, används ännu kemiska retarderingsmedel inom branschen. READ MORE

  5. 14. Teratogenic and Embryotoxic Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds Report

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Svenja Wagner; [2016]
    Keywords : PACs; zebrafish; teratogenic; embryotoxic; toxicity;

    Abstract : Polycyclic aromatic compounds are ubiquitously distributed pollutants in the aquatic and terrestrial environment containing harmful properties on creatures such as carcinogenicity, teratogenicity and toxicity, but are not so well analyzed yet. In the present study, the embryotoxic and teratogenic effects of selected hydroxylated and methylated PACs on the embryonal development of Danio rerio as an aquatic model organism were analyzed with the Fish Embryo Toxicity Test (FET) and the Tail Length Test (TLT) to obtain information on the toxic and teratogenic impact of the tested PACs on the environment. READ MORE

  6. 15. Photovoltaic module decommissioning and recycling in Europe and Japan : current methodologies, norms and future trends

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

    Author : Agathe Auer; [2015]
    Keywords : recyclability; legal framework; societal perspective; photovoltaic modules;

    Abstract : The thesis points out practical problems of waste management within the Photovoltaic industry and conclusions are based on empirical data. Benefits for photovoltaic key stakeholders, like module manufacturers, governments and power plant owners are investigated. The conclusions drawn are based on interviews, literature review and online research. READ MORE