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1. Urban Planning for Better Air Quality : A case study of the Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods in London
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Air pollution affects the environment negatively, boosts climate change, and is the cause of millions of deaths per year, first and foremost affecting the people living in urban areas. Since the early 20th century, many cities have been planned around cars, which are the main contributors to the bad air quality. READ MORE
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2. Self-reported voice symptoms and voice handicap during virtual teaching compared to face-to-face teaching : A survey-based study on Swedish teachers in high schools and institutions of higher education
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Blom Johansson: LogopediAbstract : Purpose: Since the beginning of 2020, teachers all over the world have had to switch over to virtual teaching because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This change of teaching mode has unknown consequences on the vocal health of teachers. READ MORE
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3. Qualitative analysis of a regional public policy for air quality : A case study of Normandie, France
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Today, outdoor air quality occupies an important place into civic dialogue because of the many impacts of atmospheric pollution on health. Different legislations and strategies have thus been implemented across the world to improve outdoor air quality. READ MORE
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4. Ekosystemtjänsterna luftrening och bullerreducering i urban miljö : potentiella växtval för Bergsgatan i Malmö
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Större delen av världens befolkning bor i städer och det är en trend som ser ut att fortsätta framöver. Klimatet och utmaningarna i städer skiljer sig mot landsbygden och luftföroreningar och buller är två negativa faktorer som det ofta är högre nivåer av i urbana miljöer. READ MORE
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5. Managing a Work Environment using Sensor Networks
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : During the last decade sensor networks and Internet of Things have been gaining a lot of attention. One area where it is still fairly unused is to manage work environments. With sensor networks and Internet of Things devices it is possible to measure and control noise levels, air quality and most other aspects of reality. READ MORE