Essays about: "sparsely populated areas"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words sparsely populated areas.

  1. 21. Need assessment of electricity in Namibia : Prerequisites for implementation of a small scale wind turbine

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Martin Koskela; Emil Uman; [2014]
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    Abstract : Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries and with a total area of 825 000 km 2. There are still many residents in the country without access to electricity and a rapid technological development the need for electricity is increasing constantly. READ MORE

  3. 22. Screening of endocrine disrupting compounds in Swedish rivers : with focus on organic flame retardants and perfluoroalkylated substances

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erik Ribeli; [2014]
    Keywords : EDC; flame retardants; PFAS; PFAA; PFCA; PFSA; screening; rivers; surface water; grab samples; Sweden;

    Abstract : The occurrence of chemical contaminants in the environment is one of the key issues the world isfacing today. Special effort has been put on the screening of endocrine disrupting compounds(EDCs), substances that have been shown to have adverse effects on the endocrine system. READ MORE

  4. 23. City Life in two different density situations : experiences of people moving from a densely populated mega city to a sparsely populated developing city

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

    Author : Rifat Hassan Romel; [2014]
    Keywords : density; population density; outdoor activities; city life of people; experiences of people;

    Abstract : Density studies are now one of the areas of the most prolific interest for city planners, policy makers and designers. The shift of this interest comes from rapid urbanization and globalization issues, which the modern cities are suffering right now. Density has created some impact upon the city life: both in positive and negative ways. READ MORE

  5. 24. Does IKEA keep its promises? : Impact of large retail chains on medium-sized citiesusing the example of IKEA in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi och ekonomisk historia

    Author : Julian Schmidt; [2013]
    Keywords : IKEA; region; impact; large retailers; Sweden;

    Abstract : Large investments in sparsely populated areas have the reputation to increase the attractiveness of these areas. This is said to lead to more investments, followed by growths in population, unemployment rates and tax revenues. READ MORE

  6. 25. Jordförvärvslagens ändring 2005 och dess påverkan vid skogsfastighetsköp : The amendment of Lad Acquisition Act 2005 and its influence on forest property purchase

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Sara Nilsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Jordförvärvstillstånd; Skogsfastighetspris; Fysisk person;

    Abstract : Since the beginning of the 1900s Sweden has had laws and rules governing the ownership of agricultural and forest land. The foundations of the current Land Ownership Law, “Jordförvärvslagen 1979:230(JFL)”, are from 1979. The most recent review and adaptation of the law occurred in 2005. READ MORE