Essays about: "montreal"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the word montreal.

  1. 11. Bridging the gap between researchers, growers, extension and industry in organic strawberry production : a case study on the agricultural knowledge network of central coastal California

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Konstantinos Kalaitzoglou; [2018]
    Keywords : alternative food networks; embeddedness; knowledge creation; knowledge dissemination; organic strawberry production; participatory research;

    Abstract : The aim of this research was to investigate how and why the development of a knowledge network between researchers, growers, extension agents and industry impacts the knowledge creation and dissemination in organic agricultural networks. Theoretically, we drew upon the concept of Embeddedness in agro-food networks. READ MORE

  3. 12. Preparation and analysis of crowdsourced GPS bicycling data : a study of Skåne, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Matthew Corney; [2017]
    Keywords : geomatics; bike data project; map matching; bicycle data; crowdsourced cycle data; Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis; GIS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite the growing volume of available transportation data and the efforts of many cities to increase cycling levels, there remains a lack of data on where people cycle. The use of GPS trajectories have now been used in cycle studies for several years, and more recently large, crowdsourced datasets of GPS recorded cycle trips have become available and of interest to transportation and planning departments. READ MORE

  4. 13. Experimental Evaluation Of Large Scale Propane Heat Pump For Space Heating Application

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Salvatore Piscopiello; [2015]
    Keywords : Heat pumps; propane; tandem compressor; IMSTART model; hydraulic system design;

    Abstract : A significant part of the environmental impact of a heat pump isgenerally related to the direct emission of the refrigerant fluid during thelife time of the machine. Although the Montreal Protocol has alreadylargely secured its status as a success story by cutting the ozone deplentationrefrigerants drastically, we still have to deal with the challengesresulting from climate change. READ MORE

  5. 14. Non-Governmental Organizations' Efforts to Protect Stratospheric Ozone

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hampus Tarras-Wahlberg; [2014]
    Keywords : The Montreal Protocol; non-governmental organizations NGOs ; epistemic communities; ozone layer; Peter Haas; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In 1987, the international community adopted the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer – subsequently labelled as one of the most successful environmental treaties of our time. In 1992, Peter Haas emerged with a study on epistemic communities and their efforts to protect stratospheric ozone. READ MORE

  6. 15. Visions in motion : integrating the social dimension of transport through local participatory planning in Montreal (Quebec, Canada)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Geneviève Boisjoly; [2014]
    Keywords : sustainability science; social learning; socially sustainable urban transportation; participatory planning; transport planning; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Urban transportation is becoming increasingly challenging in the face of growing cities, urban sprawl and a rising trend in car use. Beyond the direct impacts of motorized transports, the development of extensive car infrastructure exacerbates social differences, especially in urban areas. READ MORE