Essays about: "the natural step sustainable"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 44 essays containing the words the natural step sustainable.

1. 16. Indoor Air Pollution, Passive Ventilation Strategies and Thermal Comfort in Nepal

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Marianne Löwgren; [2019]
   Keywords : Energy poverty; Solid biomass fuels; Improved cooking stoves; Indoor air pollution; Carbon monoxide; Vernacular architecture; Passive ventilation; Air exchange rate; Indoor air quality; Thermal comfort; Operative temperature; Sustainable societal development; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) resulting from indoor burning of solid biomass fuels in poorly ventilated kitchens is a severe health risk in parts of the world where energy poverty is prevalent. Passive ventilation, i.e. taking advantage of naturally induced airflow has been suggested as crucial in reducing IAP levels below safe limits. READ MORE

3. 17. Tuned sustainable anodic coatings for reduced ice adhesion

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Molekylär ytfysik och nanovetenskap

   Author : Thirza Poot; [2019]
   Keywords : aluminum alloys; tartaric-sulfuric acid anodizing; ice adhesion; silanization; hydrothermal sealing; contact angle; SEM; corrosion;

   Abstract : Aluminum alloys are widely used materials in the aircraft industry due to their high specific strength and durability. The natural corrosion resistance of aluminum can be improved through an electrochemical anodizing process. READ MORE

4. 18. People’s perception of seagrass ecosystems - a Step Zero analysis in establishing marine protection of seagrass around Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sofie Elggren; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; seagrass; ecosystem services; participation; natural resource management; Step Zero analysis;

   Abstract : The marine environment is under stress. This study will address seagrass around the island of Gotland, Sweden. Seagrass is a marine flowering plant which grows on the seabed and provide a multitude of important ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, erosion mitigation and serve as habitats for primary fisheries. READ MORE

5. 19. In search of sustainable urban green infrastructure through an ecological approach : an investigation of the urban green landscape of Danderyd

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Ida Olsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Green infrastructure; Ecological design; Landscape architecture; Sustainable urban green infrastructure;

   Abstract : One of the greatest challenges of today’s urban development is the formation of sustainable environments. Over the past several decades, there has been a shift in the global population from a more rural allocation to an urban one, resulting in the densification of cities and subsequent fragmentation of green areas. READ MORE

6. 20. Macroalgae as feed supplement for reduction of methane emission in livestock : Overview of current knowledge and potential Nordic species

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Hanna Silwer; [2018]
   Keywords : Asparagopsis taxiformis; bromoform; climate change; dairy industry; microbial ecosystem; secondary metabolites;

   Abstract : Climate change is a fact and production systems are in need of modernization and sustainable development. Methane is a problematic and potent greenhouse gas and is emitted as a natural byproduct from livestock metabolism. READ MORE