Essays about: "heat mitigation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the words heat mitigation.
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1. Behaviours of older adults in urban outdoor environments during warm days
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : As a result of climate change, heat waves are expected to increase in frequency, duration, and severity, which is particularly threatening to the urban population. Vulnerable groups, including the older population, are more likely to be affected by adverse health effects due to heat exposure. READ MORE
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2. Planning for heat resilience - A comparative study between Greater Gothenburg´s and Skåne´s work on heat
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Due to climate change, it is expected that heat waves will be intensified and occur more frequently in Sweden; hence, heat-related risks are anticipated to increase, i.e., morbidity and mortality. Through heat mitigation strategies, risks associated with heat can be prevented. READ MORE
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3. Trees as heat stress mitigators. The frequency of heat and cold stress in a redevelopment area in Borås, Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : As future climate is predicted to generate higher temperatures as well as more frequent extreme weather scenarios, it is essential to plan to mitigate the effects of climate change. In an attempt to mitigate one effect of climate change, this master’s thesis examines both the heat and cold stress at the area Pulsen in Borås Stad, both as the conditions are today, and after the implementation of a new detail plan. READ MORE
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4. Carbon Capture from Biomass Boiler Flue Gas Emissions using Microalgae : A Case Study
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is expected to play an important role in climate change mitigation efforts intended to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), in which carbon is captured during energy generation from sustainably sourced biomass fuels, is of particular interest in Sweden. READ MORE
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5. Perennproduktion : kan historien vägleda oss till en hållbar framtid?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Studien undersöker den hortikulturella näringen i ett historiskt perspektiv, perennproduktionens utveckling och användning av torv fram till idag. I och med de utmaningar som trädgårdsdesigners står inför då torv är det substrat som nu dominerar i branschen vill studien belysa möjligheterna till mer hållbara metoder. READ MORE
