Search for dissertations about: "Environmental Impact"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 1488 swedish dissertations containing the words Environmental Impact.
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1. Resource and Environmental Impacts of Resource-Efficiency Measures Applied to Electronic Products
University dissertation from ; Chalmers tekniska högskola; GothenburgAbstract : Natural resources such as ecosystems, land, water and metals underpin the functioning of economies and human well-being, and are becoming increasingly scarce due to growth in population and affluence. Metals are increasingly demanded for their specific properties as modern technology develops. READ MORE
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2. Biodiversity in environmental assessment tools for impact prediction
University dissertation from Stockholm : KTHAbstract : Urbanisation and infrastructure developments impact on the surrounding natural environment and threaten biodiversity. The fragmentation of natural habitats in particular is a major obstacle for the preservation of biodiversity in a long-term perspective. READ MORE
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3. Advancing life cycle assessment of textile products to include textile chemicals. Inventory data and toxicity impact assessment
University dissertation from ; Chalmers tekniska högskola; GothenburgAbstract : Textile products are used by almost everybody throughout the world, fulfilling basic human needs such as keeping us warm and contributing to our social position. Every year the global textile industry delivers close to 100 million metric tonnes of new products to the market. READ MORE
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4. Satellie Monitoring of Urban Growth and Indicator-based Assessment of Environmental Impact
University dissertation from Stockholm : KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyAbstract : One of the major consequences of urbanization is the transformation of land surfaces from rural/natural environments to built-up land that supports diverse forms of human activity. These transformations impact the local geology, climate, hydrology, flora and fauna and human-life supporting ecosystem services in the region. READ MORE
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5. Improved environmental assessment in the development of wood-based products: Capturing impacts of forestry and uncertainties of future product systems
University dissertation from Stockholm : KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyAbstract : The prospect of reducing environmental impacts is a key driver for the development of new wood-based products. But as wood-based products are not necessarily environmentally superior to non-wood alternatives, there is a need to assess the environmental impact of the product and guide the development process. READ MORE
