School of Geography & Sustainable Development: Recent submissions
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Associations between exposure to air pollution and health: A longitudinal study of middle-aged and older adults in China
(2022-05-04) - ThesisThe Chinese population is ageing rapidly, and older Chinese adults (aged 45 and over) have spent a large proportion of their lives exposed to historically high levels of air pollution (AP). Previous studies suggest that ... -
Scotland's sedimentary blue carbon : new spatial tools for seabed management
(2022-11-29) - ThesisMarine sediments are significant long-term stores of carbon. Carbon burial within sediments has provided a climate regulation service over geological timescales. Despite marine sediments holding vast quantities of carbon, ... -
Impacts of outdoor recreation on space-use, behaviour and interspecific interactions of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in the Scottish Highlands
(University of St Andrews, 2022-06-15) - ThesisIn Scotland, the geographical distribution of red deer (Cervus elaphus scoticus) overlaps with areas used for popular outdoor activities such as hill walking. This overlap can have multiple consequences for the animal ... -
Thinking energy ethics with care : citizens' perspectives on energy & the low-carbon transition
(University of St Andrews, 2021-06-30) - ThesisSocial science energy research is asking important questions about the social, political, and economic implications of energy transitions, and the consequent changing roles and relationships in the energy system. This has ... -
An exploration of the implementation of global REDD+ policy in Nigeria's neo-patrimonial context : implications for sustainable development
(University of St Andrews, 2020-12-01) - ThesisREDD+ is a global programme for disbursing funds, primarily to pay national governments in developing countries to reduce forest carbon emission. REDD+ is presently translated from global discourse into national arena ...