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  1. 1. How can Inflow & Infiltration be effectively and sustainably managed? : MCA as a tool for decision support in planning Inflow & Infiltration

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Erika Qvick; [2021]
    Keywords : Inflow and infiltration; stormwater; sewer system; sustainable urban water management; decision support; multicriteria analysis; Tillskottsvatten; dagvatten; avloppssystem; hållbar urban vattenhantering; beslutsstöd; multikriterieanalys;

    Abstract : Inflow and infiltration (I/I) water in the sewer network originates from groundwater, precipitation, seawater as well as over-leakage from drinking water pipes. It is the proportion of water in the sewer system that is not wastewater and causes problems both at the treatment plant as well as in the sewer network. READ MORE

  3. 2. Modelling of stormwater treatment in biofilters using MIKE+ : Possibilities and limitations

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Cecile Bouju; [2021]
    Keywords : Biofilter; Raingarden; Stormwater treatment; Stormwater management; Hydrological modelling; MIKE ; ECO Lab; Biofilter; Växtbädd; Dagvattenrening; Dagvattenhantering; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE ; ECO Lab;

    Abstract : As research has expanded on the environmental impact of stormwater on receiving ecosystems more focus is now being put on the quality issues of stormwater. Biofilters are one of many nature-based solutions that have been developed for that purpose and are also the subject of this study. READ MORE

  4. 3. “I guess everyone is a Keynesian in a foxhole” The story of the war against climate change and how regulated capitalism can make the WTO a force of good

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Tina Markkula; [2019]
    Keywords : WTO; Paris Agreement; Keynes; Climate Change; Sustainability Science; Trade Policy; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the most pressing issues researched in Sustainability Science. Even though risks and consequences have been shown, actions to reduce emissions have been unsuccessful. UNFCCC is the global center for climate change policy and the host of the greatest concerted will to fight climate change, the Paris Agreement. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Hidden Life of Cartels: An Empirical Study on the Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Cartel Stability

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Tove Forsbacka Karlsson; Paula Hoehne Tarragona; [2019]
    Keywords : cartels; competition; trade liberalisation; hidden Markov model;

    Abstract : Trade liberalisation is often argued to generate welfare gains by increasing competition. Market competition incentivises firms to develop new technologies and to streamline their productions, and forces inefficient firms out of the market. However, this effect risks being offset if firms increase collusion when trade barriers are removed. READ MORE

  6. 5. The WTO permissibility of border trade measures in climate change mitigation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Westberg; [2010]
    Keywords : Miljörätt; Utrikeshandelsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the permissibility of border trade measures undertaken with a climate change rationale under the current regulatory environment of the WTO. Three interconnected angles regarding such permissibility have been examined. READ MORE