Articles about Climate Changes

Luleå University of Technology joins the Swedish climate framework

Luleå University of Technology joins the Swedish climate framework. A wide-ranging climate transition of our societies is needed if we are to limit global warming and meet the 1.5 degrees Celsius objective. Therefore, Luleå University of Technology joins the national climate framework with 35 other Swedish universities and university colleges.

Researchers gather at Polarforum

Polarforum is Sweden's largest meeting place for researchers studying the polar areas and other northern regions. Luleå University of Technology had four researchers at this year's Polarforum, including David Chapman, PhD student in architecture, who talked about how climate change affects people's willingness to move outdoors in winter.

Researchers behind the first climate act

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology has participated in the preparatory work for Sweden's first climate act. Tomorrow, the Government submits the proposal to Parliament.

Rain a barrier for people's mobility

Rain is the biggest barrier for people’s mobility outdoors in the wintertime, according to a new study from Luleå University of Technology.
– The traditional principles for urban design are changing when the environmental conditions are changing. Rain is becoming a much bigger issue, says David Chapman, architect and PhD student at Luleå University of Technology.

Urban Green Infrastructures for sustainable stormwater management

In a swale outside of the surburb Örnäset in Lulea sophisticated tests are being conducted to investigate how road runoff or snow melt is is removed under different preconditions. Hendrik Rujner is a doctoral student in Urban Water Engineering at Luleå University of Technology and head of the study.

Published:27 February 2016
Updated: 27 February 2016
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