Essays about: "plants importance"

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  1. 1. Hur kan bostadsgårdar utformas mer hållbart? : inriktning på ekologisk hållbarhet och hälsa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Astrid Toftegaard Jensen; Jessica Larsson; [2024]
    Keywords : hållbarhet; bostadsgård; växter; markmaterial; ekosystem; biologisk mångfald; hälsa; ekosstemtjänster;

    Abstract : I takt med en växande befolkning och urbanisering ökar efterfrågan på bostäder avsevärt. Detta resulterar i att grönområdena minskas och viktiga naturvärden går förlorade för att tillgodose den växande efterfrågan. Bostadsgårdens yta har stor potential och möjligheter vid skapandet av hållbara städer. READ MORE

  3. 2. Predicting inflow and infiltration to wastewater networks based on temperature measurements

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Martin Åsell; [2024]
    Keywords : Inflow and Infiltration; I I; CNN; Linear regression;

    Abstract : Sewer pipelines are deteriorating due to aging and sub optimal material selections, leading to the infiltration of clean ground and rainfall water into the pipes. It is estimated that a significant portion (up to 40-50%) of the water entering wastewater treatment plants is actually clean infiltrated water. READ MORE

  4. 3. Invasive plant species in southwest Sweden: Evaluation methods of removal by empirical study and literature review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Carl-Johan Dekker; [2023-08-07]
    Keywords : Invasive alien species; management; nature conservation; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Invasive alien species (IAS), are one of the five biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. An instrument for biodiversity protection in Sweden is the establishment and management of nature reserves. The goal of nature reserves is to protect valuable nature and rare species to preserve biodiversity. READ MORE

  5. 4. KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS IN CONTESTED GREEN PROJECTS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Francisco Soto Fernández; [2023-06-28]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to understand why non-polluting energy facilities in Europe are not always well accepted notwithstanding their positive effect on greenhouse gas reduction and their contribution to transforming the EU into a thriving society, as intended by the European Green Deal. The thesis draws on public acceptance theory and has been conducted as a two-step Case Study, namely, the deployment of renewable energy facilities in La Rioja, a Spanish region wherein two waves of wind and solar energy plants – during the 2000s and the 2020s – have enjoyed very different degrees of public support. READ MORE

  6. 5. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE