Filetype
Wetlands are one of the most precious ecosystems in the world. They are important be-cause of their high biological diversity and unique properties, such as water purification and carbon sequestration. Yet, wetlands are also one of the most endangered ecosystems due to land draining. In Sweden, wetlands have been drained för centuries due to the lack of arable land. The draining can have been acco
The future in a world of climate change is yet to be written. In this study I explore how climate change and its consequences can be framed in dystopian and apocalyptic visions of the future. This is done by studying a Swedish radio podcast called P3 Dystopia. I also research what views the listeners of the podcast express regarding climate change and through which discourses these views can be un
Leakage of iron and aluminium from acid sulphate soils has received more and more recognition in Sweden during recent years. Research show that key drivers for this release of metals is lowered groundwater levels and aeration of sulphide soils which turns the soils into acidic sulphate soils. This can cause exstensive degradation of the surrounding environment which has been observed downstrea
As climate change reshapes agricultural possibilities across Europe, new crops are emerging in previously marginal regions. In Skåne, southern Sweden, commercial wine production has expanded in recent years. This study explores how local winegrowers perceive the role of climate change in this development, what climate-related risks and opportunities they foresee, and what strategies they adopt to
In Sweden, the topic of invasive flatworms is as relevant as ever following the recent introduction of the species Obama nungara. Invasive flatworms are predators of earthworms which indirectly makes them a threat to soil quality ecosystem services. These services provided by earthworms play an important part in a sustainable agriculture system because of their effect on the quality of soil. The a
The climate impact of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector is growing rapidly. While software does not emit greenhouse gases directly, it plays a central role in shaping energy consumption patterns, influencing hardware life cycles, and enabling both sustainable and unsustainable practices across society. Despite its increasing relevance, software remains a relatively unregula
This paper explores the correlation between municipal waste amount and the degree of correctly sorted trash in the residual waste against three socioeconomic factors: Income, education level and age. The aim of this study was to investigate whether it’s possible to distinguish certain societal groups from their waste disposal behaviour in order to facilitate municipal waste management and lower th
The most common forest management practice in Sweden is rotation forestry, based on clear-cutting and replanting. However, considering biodiversity loss and climate change, this model has been increasingly questioned. As an alternative, continuous cover forestry (CCF) is proposed for its potential to promote multifunctionality and enhance climate resil-ience. This study aimed to identify barriers
Foodborne diseases are a growing global concern, and a shift in trends has occurred re garding salmonella infections in Sweden. The purpose of this study is therefore to inves tigate how nursing homes in Sweden work to prevent foodborne infections. The study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with staff at nursing homes and with representatives from inspection authorities to gather
The significant increase in global plastic production has led to its widespread environmental accu-mulation. Soil has become a major sink for microplastics, originating from sources like biofertilizers. This study aims to link the characteristics of microplastics in biofertilizer with their possible envi-ronmental effects, specifically focusing on the sorption of contaminants. Microscopy was emplo
In this study, the internal load of phosphorus in Lake Vomb is explored. Years of external inputs from untreated sewage and agricultural runoff have built up tonnes of phosphorus in the lake sediment, periodically released causing HABs and impairing water quality. The aim of this study is to investigate how the internal load varies over a year and to explore correlations between internal loading,
Climate change is an important topic for a lot of people and the usage of art to draw attention towards the issue is not a novel idea. Each art piece has had a different approach to, not only increase awareness but to also portray climate change. The expressions vary depending on who made the art piece, the context of its creation and similar parameters. Globally, this has been done since at least
Gadus Morhua, or commonly referred to as cod, in the Baltic Sea has been experiencing a decline in population for many years due to factors such as overfishing and eutrophication. To combat the decline in population, the people of Hanö torskrevsförening has placed several artificial cod-reefs in Hanöbukten outside the eastern coast of Sweden to study the effect they have on the cod population. The
One measure required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is changed consumption behaviours in affluent contexts. This might be motivated by sufficiency, and while the concept is often related to reduced material consumption, its practical implications regarding food consumption have not been explored to the same extent. To investigate how the literature on sufficient consumption may offer new insig
Industrial activities, mining and waste management have resulted in extensive contamination of soil, surface water and groundwater all over the world. Around the world, there are different methods used to classify contaminated sites into different risk classes. In Sweden, the method for the inventory of contaminated sites (MIFO) is used. Naturvårdsverket developed it in 1999. MIFO is divided into
Due to the increasing significance of moth species’ contributions to pollination, and the relatively new advancements of AI and LED within this field of study, there is interest in developing a light trap that is both easier to get a hold of and more adapted to the conditions of a northern country like Sweden. In this study I evaluate one such LED-based Light trap and compare it to a more well-tes
In recent years, Generative AI has experienced a rapid increase in society and is now used all over the world. The purpose of this study is to find out how much energy and water a student in Lund, as well as all students in Lund, consumes when utilizing Generative AI. The method consists of a quantitative survey study that targeted students in Lund and was placed around Lund campus. The collected
Oil spills are known to cause severe ecological damage, yet the long-term effects on benthic organ-isms are still not fully understood. This study investigates how blue mussels (Mytilus edulis trossulus) were affected by the 2023 oil spill caused by the grounding of the passenger ferry Marco Polo in the Hanö bay, southern Sweden. Here I compare mussels collected from four oil-contaminated sites wi
This study investigates the relationship between the use of pesticides within Ängelholm Municipality’s largest water protection area and the levels of these substances in the drink-ing water. With a growing population and modern lifestyle, society has developed a de-pendency on continuous food production, which in turn has led to increased use of pesti-cides to ensure stable harvesters. This can h
PFAS contamination has been identified at numerous sites worldwide, particularly at firefigh-ting training facilities. Firefighting foams, Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), used at these facilities often contain PFAS as their active substance. The aim of this study was to examine factors that influence transport of eleven different substances of PFAS. Furthermore the study aimed to see how long ti
