Search for dissertations about: "Environmental Law air pollution"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Environmental Law air pollution.
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1. Regulating Vessel-Source Air Pollution - Standard-Setting in the Regulation of SOx Emissions
Abstract : Emissions of sulphur oxides (SOx) cause considerable global environmental and human health impacts including acidification, climate change, and increased premature deaths in human populations due to serious heart and lung diseases. Although recently revised regulations in MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI are expected to decrease SOx emissions from ships, it is clear that these regulations will need further development. READ MORE
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2. What Can Nature Withstand? : Science, Politics and Discourses in Transboundary Air Pollution Diplomacy
Abstract : Long-range transboundary air pollution generates pressing environmental problems such as the acidification of lakes and soils, forest decline and loss of biodiversity as well as threats to human health across Europe. The overall aim of this study is to explore the role of scientific expertise in environmental diplomacy by analyzing recent international agreements in the transboundary air pollution (LRTAP) regime. READ MORE
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3. Geospatial Knowledge Discovery using Volunteered Geographic Information : a Complex System Perspective
Abstract : The continuous progression of urbanization has resulted in an increasing number of people living in cities or towns. In parallel, advancements in technologies, such as the Internet, telecommunications, and transportation, have allowed for better connectivity among people. READ MORE
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4. The Environment, Education, and Media: Essays in Applied Microeconomics : Essays in Applied Microeconomics
Abstract : This doctoral thesis in Economics consists of four chapters. In chapter 1, I study the economic consequences of environmental enforcement. In the Brazilian Amazon, I study how the enforcement of anti-deforestation policies affect agricultural and economic outcomes. READ MORE