Essays about: "water crisis"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 118 essays containing the words water crisis.
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11. The Effect on Mechanical Properties in Biochar Replaced Cement & Aggregate in Concrete Before and After Fire Exposure
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : Concrete is good as a construction material regarding fire and its properties regarding strength. However, the concrete expands and cracks due to fire resulting in structural damage. According to the literature the concrete usually loses its strength during and after fire exposure due to themechanical and physical changes. READ MORE
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12. Characterisation of Ionic Liquid doped Polybenzimidazole Membranes for Application in High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : In this study four membranes were tested and evaluated against each other for use in high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell (HT-PEMFC) applications. A phosphoric acid (PA) doped polybenzimidazole (PBI) membrane, was used as a reference as the current state-of-the-art. READ MORE
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13. Determination of a hydropower "go-to area" : Klarälven and Dalälven potential assessment and environmental regulation constraints
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The current energy crisis with sky-rocketed prices has created the need for new sustainable solutions in the energy production sector. The REPowerEU Plan, presented by the European Commission, has taken up on this and has established measures to accelerate the introduction of new renewable energy capacity in Europe, such as the designation of “go-to areas” by Member States to shorten authorization permits in areas with high potential and low environmental impacts. READ MORE
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14. ”The Sea City” in Trelleborg: A climate-adapted design proposal to combat flooding from cloudbursts and rising sea levels
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Scientific studies indicate that the effects of the ongoing climate crisis negatively affect and sometimes also threaten the built environment, humanity and nature in many ways. Cloudbursts and rising sea levels are two examples of such effects, which result in complex dilemmas and interesting challenges that planners and urban designers face within their field of work. READ MORE
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15. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE
