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  1. 1. A socio-technical review of Natural Gas: Resources, environmental and political aspects

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Ravi Teja Gorugantu; Sridhar Babu Sanjeevi Rao; [2023]
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    Abstract : This report gives a general overview of the natural gas resources in the world, along with its importance as a source of producing energy, and technical uses. It also draws attention to the political issues raised by natural gas exploitation and the steps being taken to address them. READ MORE

  3. 2. Analysis of the relationship between public transportation needs and group identities in rural communities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Hanna Gardella; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable energy transition; transportation needs; Demand Responsive Transportation; rural area;

    Abstract : With a high reliance on fossil fuels, the need to transition the transportation sector to clean energy is great. Traditional public transportation has been used to reduce congestion and emissions in urban spaces but faces implementation challenges in rural areas from settlements being spread out with low density populations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Transit Oriented Development in India : On the right track to a more sustainable urban future?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : David Magnusson; [2023]
    Keywords : Transit oriented development; India; Sustainability; Urban informality; Development plan;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the introduction of transit oriented development (TOD) as a sustainable urban planning concept in India. The possible benefits and specific challenges of its implementation in the Indian context are evaluated as well as the prospects of fulfilling its goal of improving urban sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Energy audit : An analysis of the energy audit process at the company Sustainable Intelligence

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Ida Rosing; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy audits process; Energy mapping process; Case study Analyze;

    Abstract : As energy prices increase and the effect of global warming hits the world harder, the need of reducing our energy use, and by that decreasing our environmental footprint increases. According to the International Energy Agency the energy consumption hit a new record in 2019 with 419 EJ, corresponding to 36,6 Gt of carbon dioxide emissions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Experiences and effects of densification on parking lots : A study on the replacement of parking lots in a residential area with a parking garage on the outskirts of it

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Johannes Boo; [2023]
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    Abstract : Urban densification and the resulting "Compact City” is often seen as an importantstrategy in the move away from the unsustainable car-dependant society we currently live in and towards a more sustainable future. This is something that can be achieved through several methods, but one that is increasingly popular in many citiesis replacing parking lots in residential areas with parking garages, while building new houses on the suddenly vacant land. READ MORE