Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Carbon emissions"
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A comparative analysis of the implications of Green Development versus conventional development imperatives : a case study of Lufhereng
(North-West University, 2013)This research study focuses on providing evidence that indicates that, making use of contemporary green building practices within a low cost subsidised housing project have more social, economical as well as environmental ... -
Effect of Carbon Footprint on Profitability in Metals & Mining industry of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study investigates the impact of the introduction of a carbon tax on the South African metals and mining industry using integrated financial reports. The introduction of the carbon tax in South Africa promises to be ... -
Evaluating the feasibility of a carbon reducing project : a case study in the mining industry
(2013)Today, global warming is commonly known due to the major impact on the earth’s weather conditions. The increase in the average temperature of the lower atmosphere is causing a drastic change in weather conditions. Human ... -
The potential impact of carbon emissions tax on the South African mining industry
(2014)The objective of this research and aim of this dissertation was to determine the potential impact of the introduction of a carbon emissions tax (hereafter CET) on the South African mining industry and this has been ... -
Utilizing waste energy from a submerged arc furnace at a ferrochrome smelter plant
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)In South Africa the current electrical energy crisis and the possibility of carbon tax forces ferrochrome (FeCr) smelters to improve the efficiency of their plants and to reduce carbon emissions at the same time. This ...