Essays about: "increased rainfall"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 127 essays containing the words increased rainfall.

  1. 1. Weather Factors and E. coli Concentration in Barnviken, Malmö - A Linear Mixed Model Approach

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Elias Gullberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Linear Mixed Models; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Barnviken in Malmö has persistently encountered challenges associated with elevated concentrations of Escherichia coli (E. coli) without a discernible source of contamination. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

    Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Influence of Infiltration Capacity and Antecedent Soil Moisture Conditions on Urban Pluvial Flooding

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Disa Barkefors; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban pluvial flood; 2D modelling; MIKE ; urban green area; soil moisture; Chicago Design Storm;

    Abstract : Urban pluvial floods occur during extreme rain events and both occurrence and magnitude of these floods are expected to increase. Preserving or constructing green areas in urban areas has been shown to mitigate and control these floods. READ MORE

  5. 4. Short-Time Temporal Changes of CH4 Fluxes in Different Tropical Tree Species : In-situ research regarding methane emissions from inundation-adapted Amazonian tree species in Jardim Bot�nico do Rio de Janeiro.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Emelie Athley; [2023]
    Keywords : Methane CH4 ; environment; greenhouse gas GHG ; emission; Amazonian tree species; tropical trees; wetland; flux; CH4 emission from plants; tree mediated CH4 emission; Global CH4 budget; environmental stressors; meteorological parameters; natural CH4 emissions;

    Abstract : Methane (CH4) is guaranteed to affect climate change and is essential in rising temperatures. Scientists have known for over two decades that wetlands emit CH4 to such an extent that it affects our climate. Tropical trees that grow in wetlands tend to emit or act as a conduit of CH4, to the extent that it has a negative environmental impact. READ MORE

  6. 5. Planering för klimatanpassning mot skyfall : en undersökning av förhållandet mellan rekommendationer och planering i Malmö stad

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

    Author : Sofia Carlson; Rama Mohamed; [2023]
    Keywords : klimatanpassning; skyfall; Boverket; blågröna lösningar; öppen dagvattenhantering;

    Abstract : På grund av global uppvärmning sker skyfall oftare och mer intensivt, och denna tendens kommer att öka ännu mer i framtiden. Skyfall kan ha stora konsekvenser genom översvämningar, som i värsta fall kan leda till förlust av liv. READ MORE