Essays about: "hot-spots"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the word hot-spots.
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1. In Pursuit of Legitimacy: A Decade of Non-Financial Reporting in the European Automotive Industry
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Non-Financial Reporting (NFR) has grown significantly in importance within corporate reporting, particularly in the automotive industry, which is struggling with substantial inherent environmental challenges. However, at the same time, many argue that the NFR in the automotive industry is lackluster and riddled with inconsistencies and information overload. READ MORE
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2. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE
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3. Properties of the Optical Hot Spots in the Circumstellar Ring of SN 1987A
University essay from KTH/FysikAbstract : The proximity of Supernova 1987A provides a great opportunity to study the aftermath of the impact of the ejecta with the dense clumps (observed as ”hot spots”) located in the equatorial circumstellar ring. This thesis examines the properties of the clumps by using Hubble Space Telescope optical imaging taken with the F625W and F675W broad filters between 1994 and 2022. READ MORE
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4. Methane tree stem flux over the course of the spring flood : Spatial and temporal effects in a boreal riparian zone
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Methane (CH4) tree stem-atmosphere flux is viewed as a new frontier in the global carbon cycle and may be of great importance. The effect on flux from different tree species, forest ecosystems and seasons is still uncertain. READ MORE
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5. Life Cycle Assessment of organic and conventional conserved crushed tomatoes for the Swedish market
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The current global food system has been identified as responsible for a large part of global environmental impact, and the environmental impact of agriculture has significantly increased mainly due to its production practices and activities included in the entire product supply chain. The tomato supply-chain has an important role in the global agri-food industry, identifying California, Italy, China, Spain, Portugal and Turkey as the leading producers globally, and Italy and Spain among the main exporters of tomato products in Europe. READ MORE
