Essays about: "the problems of deforestation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 38 essays containing the words the problems of deforestation.

  1. 21. Wood pellets in Mozambique : an alternative to charcoal and firewood for cooking in Mozambican households

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Shanar Tabrizi ; [2014]
    Keywords : wood gasification stove; WBT; CCT; pellets; Mozambique; household energy; MFS;

    Abstract : Consistent with the rest of the world, Mozambique has an increasing demand for energy to satisfy its growing population. The excessive use of firewood and charcoal for household cooking has resulted in various problems such as deforestation and respiratory disease from indoor pollution. READ MORE

  3. 22. Does small-scale land use affect the understory birds negative in the Peruvian National Reserve Allpahuayo Mishana?

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Ofir Svensson; [2014]
    Keywords : fragmentation; secondary forest; understory birds; human activity;

    Abstract : Human activities that lead to fragmentation and habitat loss are big problems in the world. Due to global climate change the negative effects of fragmented habitats can be catastrophic for many organisms. In the Amazon rainforest, that is most sensitive to human impact, stands a big risk to lose its species diversity. READ MORE

  4. 23. Relation between sediment flux variation and land use patterns along the Swedish Baltic Sea coast

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Mansoor Khan; [2013]
    Keywords : Baltic Sea; landscape; coastal sediments; sedigraph; Gåsfjärden; Karlskrona; gemini cores; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Baltic Sea is one of the most studied seas in the world and has been in the spotlight due to its wide range of environmental problems. Human impact and climate influence on the Baltic Sea is of major concerns. READ MORE

  5. 24. The impact of livestock sector on the environment and societal life of Swedish people : a study based on interviews with agronomists

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

    Author : Syed Assad Raza Kazmi; [2013]
    Keywords : Meat production; Animal husbandry; Environmental risks; Risk society;

    Abstract : The purpose of this case-study is to find out, how the agronomists specialized in Animal husbandry perceive and respond to the ongoing debate initiated by ‘Livestock‘s long shadow’ report about the risks with global livestock production. Moreover, to investigate also their perspective regarding different attempts to reduce the risks as well as the nature of the reactions shown by the farmers and general citizens. READ MORE

  6. 25. Modeling and Analysis of Long-Term Shifts in Bioenergy Use-With Special Reference to Ethiopia : Improving Sustainable Development

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Azemeraw Tadesse Mengistu; [2013]
    Keywords : Bioenergy; Traditional Use of Biomass; Efficient and Modern Use of Biomass; Fossil Fuels; Deforestation and Forest Degradation; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Foreign Currency; Carbon Trading Schemes; Scenario; Modeling and Analysis; Long-Term Shifts;

    Abstract : Ethiopia is one of the sub-Saharan Africa countries whose energy depends on traditional use of biomass such as wood, charcoal, agricultural residues and animal dung. The traditional use of biomass mainly wood and charcoal leads the country to massive deforestation and forest degradation. READ MORE