Essays about: "sustainability Science"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 715 essays containing the words sustainability Science.

  1. 21. The BECCS Doughnut: A strong sustainability framework for assessing implementation strategies for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Domenik Tress; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability assessment; bioenergy with carbon capture and storage; negative emissions; doughnut economics; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) is a largely promoted, but also heavily contested solution to the problem of climate change. Whilst removing carbon from the atmosphere, it potentially leads to detrimental side effects. READ MORE

  3. 22. The threat of embodied carbon in the building sector. What is guiding the solution?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Andrea Stevens; [2023]
    Keywords : Embodied Carbon; Building Sector; Ecomodernism; Decarbonisation; Climate Change; Building Materials; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Embodied carbon in the building sector is an emerging area for decarbonisation efforts due to its large contribution to carbon emissions and ability to support carbon neutrality targets. This thesis aims to understand the roots of current embodied decarbonisation strategy recommendations, by exploring how embodied carbon reduction strategies are in line with the philosophy of ecomodernism. READ MORE

  4. 23. 15 minute city: Revolution in Södertälje? : A study on how the concept of 15 minute city can be applied to Södertälje.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Nora Syaush; Lukas Chamoun; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: “15 minute city”; Carlos Moreno; density; proximity; diversity; active mobility; TRAST; the urban area Södertälje; Ronna; Case study.; Nyckelord: “15 minutersstaden”; Carlos Moreno; täthet; närhet; mångfald; aktiv mobilitet; TRAST; Södertälje tätort; Ronna; Fallstudie.;

    Abstract : In a society where everything must be within the vicinity and accessible, people face challenges like climate, segregation and inequality. All people have the right to services such as education, care, work and housing without being prevented by unsustainable urban planning. READ MORE

  5. 24. Mot ett mer hållbart lantbruk : En kartläggning av hur livsmedelsaktörer arbetar med miljömässig hållbarhet på gårdsnivå.

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Charlie Simonsson; Julia Arvidsson; [2023]
    Keywords : synergier; hållbart lantbruk; hållbar utveckling; livsmedelssektorn; Synergies; agriculture; sustainability; sustainable development; food sector; Science Based Targets; hållbarhet; intressentteorin; marknadsmix; legitimitet;

    Abstract : Förhöjda havsnivåer, extremväder, översvämningar och skogsbränder är några av de konsekvenser som hotar vår planet på grund av klimatförändringarna. Denna oroande utveckling har lett till en ökad uppmärksamhet kring hållbar utveckling, inte bara i Sverige utan även globalt. READ MORE

  6. 25. The political ecology of wildfires, at the intersection of climate change and landscape - A case study of rural Tuscany, Italy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lauren Chastain; [2023]
    Keywords : wildfire; landscape mosaic; political ecology; Tuscany; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Wildfires are a climate change indicator whose increasing activity poses a threat to biodiversity and to ecosystem and human wellbeing. In the Mediterranean region, examination of the foundational drivers of intensifying wildfire regimes is necessary for the identification of sustainable wildfire mitigation measures. READ MORE