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  1. 1. Occurrence of organic micropollutants and hormones in Swedish surface water

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Malin Forsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : surface water; wastewater; SPE; pharmaceuticals; target analysis; ytvatten; avloppsvatten; SPE; läkemedel; målanalys;

    Abstract : The occurrence and source distribution of organic micropollutants (OMPs) have been investigated in Swedish surface waters, in 23 rivers connected to the lakes Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren, 3 Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 3 Drinking water plants (DWTPs) located in the middle of Sweden was sampled. Compounds such as pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, personal care products, hormones, Per- and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFASs), isoflavones, stimulants and parabens were selected. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Case Study Evaluating the Performance of the NWP model HARMONIE in Simulating Convective Snowbands

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Louise Jungefeldt; [2020]
    Keywords : Convective snow bands; Baltic Sea; HARMONIE; Snökanoner; Östersjön; HARMONIE;

    Abstract : Convective snow bands forming over the Baltic Sea can result in heavy precipitation along the Swedish east coast. Forecasting these events well is of great importance to prevent road traffic injuries, increased pressure at hospitals and cancelled bus traffic. READ MORE

  4. 3. CBA of environmental projects within hydropower

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Sarah Hagman; Julia Lindberg; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Hydropower is a fundamental pillar in the Swedish energy system and accounts for a large part of the Swedish electricity production. The regulation power is also essential for balancing the grid load. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE INTEGRATION PROCESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN SPATIAL PLANNING : DRAWING EXAMPLES FROM ÄLVSTADEN-GOTHENBURGBETWEEN 1999-2015

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

    Author : Helen Agdahl; [2017]
    Keywords : climate change; rising sea levels; adaptation for flood management; urban land use planning theory for the integration of natural hazard climate change adaptation; Älvstaden- Gothenburg;

    Abstract : Due to climate change and natural variations in the hydrological cycle, global mean sea levels are increasing, causing the mean sea levels in different regions of the world to increase. In Sweden, coastal cities are facing rising water levels which is increasing flooding. READ MORE

  6. 5. PFAS in recipient sediment of a military airport

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lovisa Johansson Blomér; [2017]
    Keywords : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; PFAS; PFOS; Sediment; Military airport; Per- och polyfluorerade alkylsubstanser; PFAS; PFOS; sediment; militär flygplats;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFASs, are highly fluorinated substances where the carbon chain is fully- or partly fluorinated. A functional group is coupled at the end of the carbon chain which gives PFASs their different properties. READ MORE