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ACCESS TO URBAN COOL AND GREEN SPACES FOR OLD ADULTS IN GOTHENBURG – A GIS-BASED ANALYSIS OF RADIANT HEAT
(2023-01-19)Old adults are particularly vulnerable against heat stress. Considering the ageing society and the projected increase of heat events, planning for heat-resilient urban environments for old adults will become increasingly ... -
AIR POLLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHERN EUROPEAN SOCIETIES 1966 – 1990
(2024-08-14)Industrialization has been one of the major influences towards the escalation of atmospheric pollutants after World War II. Metal concentrations in the atmosphere have been increased since the introduction of high-temperature ... -
Air quality around preschools in Gothenburg: an evaluation of measurement methods
(2023-06-21)In this study the air quality around four different preschools, chosen to represent different local traffic environments, was measured and the measurement methods used were evaluated. The aim was to compare the information ... -
ASSESSING MICROBIAL COMMUNITY RESPONSES IN A CHEMICALLY STRESSED FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM USING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA
(2023-06-21)Microbial communities represent the fundamental cornerstones of riverine ecosystems because they are involved in numerous processes which mediate ecosystem services. However, riverine ecosystems are currently massively ... -
BYGGER VI FÖR FRAMTIDEN?
(2023-06-21)Gothenburg is growing and being built, now like never before. These new constructions determine environmental performance for quite long time. Has the environmental performance been missed in the rapid production of ... -
Carbon Sequestration and Forest Management: A Study of South Korean Forests’ Challenges and Strategies
(2024-08-22)The strategic management for forests of South Korea (SK) is crucial to enhancing carbon sequestration amidst challenges such as climate change, aging forests, and socio-economic constraints. This thesis explores an integrated ... -
CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING
(2023-06-21)Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all ... -
CHRONIC EXPOSURE OF TRACE LEVEL MERCURY IN SVALBARD REINDEER and the optimisation of gene expression tools for biomarkers of mercury toxicity
(2024-11-21)Mercury (Hg) is a highly toxic global pollutant whose levels have more than tripled in the atmosphere since before the Industrial Revolution. The unique climate and geography of the high Arctic facilitate the deposition ... -
Composition and Origin of Aerosols in Urban areas of India and Nepal
(2024-08-28)Air pollution in urban areas is a major health concern, with many cities experiencing levels of pollutants that exceed recommended safety limits.This study, conducted in five mega cities of India—Mohali, Delhi, ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT THE GEO ENERGY SYSTEM AT SKARABORG HOSPITAL, SKÖVDE: Investigation of how to measure efficiency at a low temperature ATES system
(2024-08-22)In connection with the expansion of Skaraborg hospital in Skövde their requirement of energy increased and in dealing with their climate impact they wanted an alternative that was better from the energy and emission point ... -
DIFFERENCES ON THE IMPACTS AND ORIGINS OF POLLEN IN FOUR MAJOR SWEDISH CITIES BETWEEN 2014 AND 2019
(2024-02-12)Allergies are widespread in the world and coming from various sources, one of the causes being airborne allergens and especially, pollen. The negative impact of pollen is enhanced by pollution and climate change which ... -
DIRECT EFFECTS OF A CHEMICAL MIXTURE ON POTENTIAL NITRIFICATION BY A MARINE BACTERIAL COMMUNITY
(2024-08-21)The marine environment is facing a threat from climate change and human activities that release chemicals. Human activities that release chemicals are accidental spillage, operational discharges, emissions from antifouling ... -
DOES MUSSEL FARMING INFLUENCE CARBON DIOXIDE, METHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE INVENTORIES? A case study on the Swedish west coast.
(2024-08-26)Both climate change, caused by anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and food security remain substantial challenges for the global community. Against this backdrop, aquaculture is seen to present some remedies. ... -
EFFECT OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING MIXTURES AND CHEMICALS ON THE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION RATE OF ZEBRAFISH LARVAE
(2022-08-08)Chemicals affecting the endocrine system, so called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s), have been steadily increasing in the environment over the last 40 years. EDCs are harmful chemicals since they can act through ... -
Effects of marine contaminant mixtures on the copepod genus Pseudocalanus. How ambient contaminant mixtures affect mortality, food intake and fecal pellet production.
(2022-10-27)Chemicals are present in almost every part of human society and their benefits to our everyday life are undeniable. Besides those benefits, chemicals are known to cause harm to both human health and the environment. ... -
END-OF-LIFE FOR A QUARRY, WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT?
(2023-06-21)Aggregates products are the largest non-energy mining industry in the world, which is the most extracted materials after water. The most prevalent source of aggregates is from quarries, or mines that target the rock itself. ... -
ENVIRONMENTAL POSSIBILITIES OF UTILIZING RECYCLED PLASTICS AS FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
(2024-08-22)Using recycled plastics as food contact materials can significantly reduce environmental impacts and enhance environmental benefits to nature. Environmental impact categories of global warming potential, abiotic depletion ... -
Evaluating the scalability of bio-based insulation for lower embodied carbon in construction
(2024-08-28)The construction sector's focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings is shifting. While operational carbon reductions are a priority, the embodied carbon footprint is becoming increasingly significant. The use ... -
Expert views on species selection for urban tree planting
(2024-08-28)Urban trees contribute to better human health by providing shade and regulating urban temperatures, improving air, water and soil quality, reducing noise pollution, and providing a space for recreational and physical ...