Essays about: "växthusgasutsläpp"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 essays containing the word växthusgasutsläpp.

  1. 1. Mitigating climate change, one hamburger at a time : a discourse analysis of how MAX Burgers AB communicates their carbon offsetting — and how customers perceive it

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Alice Andrews; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; climate change mitigation; carbon dioxide removal; green governmentality; ecological modernisation; civic environmentalism; conduct of conduct; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Carbon offsetting through forest sequestration in the Global South has become an increasingly common way for companies to mitigate their greenhouse gas emissions and thereby sell products and services with net zero emissions. In Sweden, fast food company MAX Burgers AB goes even further. READ MORE

  3. 2. Is knowledge enough? : A qualitative study investigating the knowledge-action gap of environmental science students

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring; Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Sandra Karlsson; Alexandra Lindström; [2020]
    Keywords : Knowledge-action gap; attitude-behavior gap; behavioral change; climate change; climate psychology; environmental psychology; environmental science; environmental education.; Knowledge-action gap; attitude-behavior gap; beteendevetenskap; klimatförändringar; klimatpsykologi; miljöpsykologi; miljövetenskap; miljöutbildning.;

    Abstract : In order to slow down, if not stop, climate change, we all need to contribute to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. This knowledge has been with us for a long time, but nevertheless emissions have not decreased, but rather increased. To understand the reason why we don't act in line with what we know, we need to study behaviors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Transformation of a policy instrument for energy renovation of housing : Real case application on the French tax credit for energy transition

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Matthieu Poujol; [2020]
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    Abstract : The fight against climate change and the reduction of energy precarity are two major challenges of the energy policy of any country. Energy management in the building sector, particularly in the housing sector, is therefore crucial, and the energy renovation of housing makes it possible to reconcile these challenges by reducing households energy expenditure and greenhouse gas emissions in the residential sector. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hur grönt är ett stadsträd? : ett stadsträds klimatavtryck ur ett livscykelperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Erik Lind; [2020]
    Keywords : klimatavtryck; stadsträd; livscykelanalys; LCA; växthusgasutsläpp; koldioxidupptag; kolförråd; kolsänka; Salix alba; Quercus rubra; Pinus sylvestris; negativa utsläpp; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : I uppsatsen undersöks vad plantering av ett enskilt stadsträd har för effekt på växthusgasbalansen. Ämnet undersöks genom litteraturstudie och livscykelanalys av plantering av E-plantor av trädarterna Salix alba, Quercus rubra och Pinus sylvestris i plantskolestorlek alléträd 30-35 med rotklump i öppen parkmark i Helsingborg, Stockholm och Umeå. READ MORE

  6. 5. The effect of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and biostimulating algae extract on establishment, growth and development of Vitis vinifera : a field study conducted in Sweden

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

    Author : Hanna Silwer; [2020]
    Keywords : Arbuscular mycorrhiza; biostimulator; crop physiology; mineral fertilizers; precision farming; Vitis vinifera;

    Abstract : About 23% of total global net anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) come from agricultural and forestry related activities. One of the largest contributors of GHG is the usage of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) fertilizers, causing eutrophication and contributing to global warming. READ MORE