Search for dissertations about: "river regulation"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words river regulation.
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16. Global-Scale Modelling of the Land-Surface Water Balance : Development and Analysis of WASMOD-M
Abstract : Water is essential for all life on earth. Global population increase and climate change are projected to increase the water stress, which already today is very high in many areas of the world. The differences between the largest and smallest global runoff estimates exceed the highest continental runoff estimates. READ MORE
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17. Mass balance of perfluoroalkyl acids in the Baltic Sea
Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) are man-made chemicals. Their unique properties make them beneficial for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, such as constituents in fire fighting foams, hydraulic oils and food packaging materials. READ MORE
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18. The hidden landscape : on fine-scale green structure and its role regulating ecosystem services in the urban environment
Abstract : The thesis investigates and highlights the role of fine scale green structure in the urban landscape with regards to the regulating ecosystem services of runoff mitigation, wind speed regulation and modification to mean radiant temperatures. The analysis was based on case studies in southern Sweden, projecting from a flooding incident in the Höjeå river catchment in 2007 and the current seafront development of Lomma Harbour and similar schemes in the Öresund region. READ MORE
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19. Ecosystem functioning in streams under pressure : understanding the roles of biotic, abiotic and spatial drivers
Abstract : What will happen if human populations are not able to rely on Earth’s ecosystems to deliver fundamental benefits in a near future? Stream ecosystems provide several essential services to human civilizations, but are currently under threat from multiple anthropogenic pressures. These pressures give rise to stressors that impact biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and ultimately ecosystem service delivery from streams. READ MORE
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20. Agricultural expansion impacts on wetland ecosystem services from Kilombero Valley, Tanzania
Abstract : Land use change has major impact on the world’s wetland ecosystems and biodiversity. The motivation behind this change has been to increase agricultural production, often resulting in negative effects on water quality and soil fertility. READ MORE