Essays about: "mark- och vattenresurser"

Found 5 essays containing the words mark- och vattenresurser.

1. 1. A Toxic Legacy? : A Study of PFAS Leakage from Landfills in the Eastern Part of Mälaren

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Elsa Hård af Segerstad; [2023]
   Keywords : Landfills; PFAS; Leachate; Mälaren-Görväln; Östra Mälaren Water Protection Area; Norrvatten; Drinking Water; Characterisation; Risk Assessment; Deponier; PFAS; Lakvatten; Mälaren-Görväln; Östra Mälarens vattenskyddsområde; Norrvatten; Dricksvatten; Karakterisering; Riskbedömning;

   Abstract : The growing concern around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their negative health and environmental effects have lately become more apparent which also is reflected in the new, more strict regulations of permitted levels of PFAS in drinking water extracted from water resources. However, many point sources of PFAS pollution to the environment and to water resources are still not identified and assessed for risk. READ MORE

3. 2. Blue biotechnology : its role in the future of food

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Andrea Lundh; [2020]
   Keywords : Aquaculture; blue biotechnology; aquatic resources; SDG; sustainable development goals; blue growth; zero hunger; food security; agenda 2030;

   Abstract : To provide healthy food and livelihoods to a growing population on Earth, while environmental issues becoming more adverse, as well as climate change becoming more critical, is one of today’s greatest challenges. By 2015 the United Nations come up with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to tackle global challenges as poverty, global hunger, climate resilience, population growth control, achieving food security, and promotion of sustainable agriculture. READ MORE

4. 3. Land Use Impact Assessment on the Nutrient Transport in the lake Mälaren.

   University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

   Author : Xavier Mir Rigau; [2015]
   Keywords : landuse evolution; urbanization; water discharge; nitrogen; phosphorus; Mälaren;

   Abstract : Stockholm and its surroundings are facing strong urban changes and it is forecasted that the increase of population will be the principal driver for the urban regions surrounding the lake Mälaren in the next decades. A thorough regional and urban planning is needed in order to build a sustainable society and protect the environment. READ MORE

5. 4. Investigation of the “BREEAM Communities” tool with respect to urban design

   University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms)

   Author : Athina Venou; [2014]
   Keywords : BREEAM Communities; urban design; process tool; assessment; community; district; case study; planning stages; interviews; BREEAM Communities; stadsplanering; processverktyg; utvärderings; gemenskap; Distrikt; fallstudie; Planeringsstadiet; intervjuer;

   Abstract : Urbanisation is an increasing phenomenon especially the last years, which is of major concern due to the damage that can cause on environmental components such as climate, biosphere, land and water resources. A prevalent way to control this damage and mitigate the negative impacts of urban areas, lately, is considered the use of international tools like BREEAM Communities. READ MORE

6. 5. Miljöbedömning av mark- och vattenresurser i kommunal översiktsplanering : en fallstudie av en del av planprocessen i Tierps kommun

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil Sciences

   Author : Peter Andersson; [2007]
   Keywords : mark- och vattenresurser; översiktsplanering; Tierps kommun;

   Abstract : This paper describes the integration of environmental assessment in Swedish municipality comprehensive planning through a chosen case study. The implementation of a new EGdirective in Swedish law, concerning Assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, should lead to some changes in the way Swedish municipalities' deals with environmental issues in their comprehensive plans. READ MORE