Tag: Environmental Studies

Weather Forecast on possibility of Rain, Water Utility Data Warehouse Architecture, and Aviation Wildlife Strikes
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: This paper encapsulates the crucial process of knowing that the existence of data, and discernment on how to properly use it leads to an objective decision-making process, and calculated results....

Bacterial and Fungal Cell Behaviour on Surfaces with Defined Topography
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: The fabrication of surface topographies on materials for antibacterial activity are mostly relatable to the naturally occurring surface features found on animal and plant surfaces such as the shark s...

Large Scale Wetland Mapping and Evaluation
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract: Wetlands are vital for human survival. Considering there is no common wetland definition which is accepted by all domains or sectors, the RAMSAR wetland definition is recommended for large s...

Optimal Design for Solar Greenhouses Based on Climate Conditions
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Huge energy consumption in greenhouses is a challenge in developing them to intensify food system while decreasing water consumption in the agriculture sector. Utilizing solar energy in solar...

Environmental Management System (EMS) for Oil Company
9th Dec 2019
Introduction:  Chapter1 Introduction With the highly demand on oil and gas as a source of energy, operators are anxious to find petroleum resources even if it requires drilling a challenging wells, such as drillin...

What is Impact Investing? Green Investments in Climate Change
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction: In the first chapter of this thesis, the background of finance and climate change will be discussed. Following this, a basis of understanding will be built on how this ties into the imp...

Innovation Theory for Sustainability in Norway
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Theory                   Introduction The theory that is illustrated of this study is innovation theory. This approach of study, will be the analytical framework that will be ba...

Sustainability Implications of Using Solar Power in the Sultanate of Oman
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Sustainability implications of using solar power in the Sultanate of Oman II – Contents I – Abstract II – Contents 1 – Introduction 1.1 – Aims and Objectives 1.2 – Project Pla...

Optimization Methods Applied to Stormwater Management Problems: A Review
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: ­­Optimization Methods Applied to Stormwater Management Problems: A Review   A B S T R A C T Stormwater management essentially aims at controlling the surface runoff in order to reduce water po...

Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Local Level
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 2. SUMMARY OF THE BASELINE GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY 2.2  Future Emissions Scenarios (Not Business as Usual) 2.3  Demand for Sustainable Resources...

Cost Allocation in Water Resources in the Island of Crete
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract The objective of this review is to provide a general view of the literature of different game theory methods which are implemented in order to allocate cost in water resources. Specifically,...

Sustainable Water Management Efforts in California
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: I.            INTRODUCTION A.    Impetus for the Project In 2015 the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation launched the Community Foundation Water Initiative, to build capacity of local foundat...

Climate Change-impacts and Adaptation for Cotton in Central India: Maharashtra
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: CLIMATE CHANGE-IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION FOR COTTON IN CENTRAL INDIA: MAHARASHTRA.   INTRODUCTION: Climate change is crucial challenge the world is facing today. Climate Change is globally impacting on...

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Causes
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: BRITISH PETROLEUM & DEEPWATER HORIZON Table of Contents Introduction Background and History Deepwater Oil Drilling Risks Causes for the Devastating Oil Spill Resolve the Oil Spill Situation ...

History of Urbanization and Expansion of Cities: The Need for Sustainable Cities
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: SECTION I INTRODUCTION Background At the time of very beginning, human beings had always been submerged in the social world. Their relationships were cooperative, long term and had always involved ...

Management of Water Treatment Sludge
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Residual management Management of residuals It is estimated that over 100,000 tons of water treatment sludge produced every year as the waste of conventional potable water treatment. This quantity i...

The Effectiveness of Current Flood Defences in the UK
9th Dec 2019
Introduction:   Literature Review and proposed methodology ABSTRACT: This literature review will examine literature relating to the 2015 Cumbria flood event and other high-risk flood areas in the UK. This is in ...

Lower Carbon Emissions from Motor Vehicles for the Future
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Assessment Title: Information Search & Literature Review Literature Review Topic: Lower Carbon Emissions from Motor Vehicles for the Future. ABSTRACT This is a literature review done to know the ...

Stakeholders of Rare-earth Elements (REE)
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: 1. Introduction As discussed in Part A of the research assignment, rare-earth elements (REE) are an important environmental issue, not only from an ecological point of view, given the dichotomy betwe...

To What Degree Can Restoration of Rangelands in Australia Be Utilized for Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation?
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: To what degree can restoration of rangelands in Australia be utilized for Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions mitigation? A literature review of evidence Introduction Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission...

Slope Angle Influence in the Economic Value of an Open Pit Project
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: ABSTRACT “Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.” – Peter F. Drucker TABLE OF CONTENT   1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.2 PR...

Mechanisms of Bird Migrations
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Bird Migrations DEFINITION Seasonal outward and return movement of populations between regions where conditions are alternately favorable and unfavorable. INTRODUCTION The word migration recalls imag...

Concepts and Impacts of Waste Management in Developing Countries
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.0 INTRODUCTION The literature review section of every academic scholarship reviews existing literature to acquaint readers with the available existing works/knowledge...

Advances in Solvent-Based Recovery Method for Heavy Oil Reservoirs
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Advances in Solvent-Based Recovery Method for heavy oil reservoirs Content Abstract 1 Introductions 2 Mechanisms 2.1 Viscosity reduction 2.2 Swelling effect 2.3 Diffusion 2.4 Dispersion 2.5 Asphalt...

The Bio-security Threat Due to International Trade of Plants, Wood and Plants Parts
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: This paper provides a review of how wood and plant parts commodities has attributed to biosecurity threat through international trade, the major entry pathways and measures to minimize the risk associated with international trading in wood and plant parts commodities....