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  • Publication from 09.06.2022

    CO2 Emission Factors for Fossil Fuels

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    … emissions have to be calculated back to 1990, the study also considers fuels that are no longer used today. To that end, archival data are used. Gaps in the data are closed with the help of …

  • Publication from 11.01.2021

    The transnational impacts of global climate change for Germany

    Cover of publication Climate Change 03/2021 The transnational impacts of global climate change for Germany

    … impact chains were subsequently selected to be used in a global macroeconomic model that would investigate the exposure and relevance of climate change-induced … disruptions. Lastly, adaptation strategies and measures were developed that would be suitable to be deployed against the most significant global effects. …

  • Press release 48/2022 from 30.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.12.2022

    Companies soon to assume costs for disposal of single-use plastic products

    … says a study by the German Environment Agency (UBA). New EU regulation states that the manufacturers of single-use products will have to bear these costs. This is also provided for in the draft of the German Single-Use … popular to-go packaging. Consumers can also help by insisting on reusable packaging when shopping and stop discarding cigarette butts and other plastic waste in the …

  • Press release 43/2025 from 17.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Building check: Is my house ready for a heat pump?

    A technician is standing on a ladder and servicing a heat pump.

    … While heat pumps are now standard in new builds, many homeowners remain hesitant when it comes to replacing heating systems in existing properties – often because … to a heat pump system. By collecting information about the building and about rooms that may be difficult to heat, the online tool determines whether the property can …

  • Publication from 06.12.2022

    Development of a bioaccumulation test using Hyalella azteca

    Cover of publication TEXTE 134/2022 Development of a bioaccumulation test using Hyalella azteca

    … freshwater amphipod Hyalella azteca (HYBIT) was recently described. It was shown that the Hyalella bioconcentration factors (BCFs) derived for compounds with … studies were also carried out as part of this project. We could show that the HYBIT approach permits the application of difficult to test compounds and …

  • Publication from 12.01.2015

    Measures to reduce micropollutant emissions to water - Summary

    Cover Texte 87/2014 Measures to reduce micropollutant emissions to water Summary

    … the emission of micropollutants to water via the municipal waste water system that are characterized by high cost efficiency. The emission-relevant material flows … Wermter, Michael Kersting, Christian Abegglen Related publications Maßnahmen zur Verminderung des Eintrages von Mikroschadstoffen in die Gewässer Maßnahmen zur Verminderung des Eintrages von Mikroschadstoffen in die Gewässer - Kurzbericht Language …

  • Press release 32/2022 from 28.06.2022 | Last changed: 01.07.2022

    Heat in the inner city: a plea for more trees and shade

    Stuttgart von oben, zu sehen ist die Lage in einem Talkessel

    … resulting in an increasing number of hot summer days in Germany. Tropical nights – when the temperature doesn't fall below 20 °C – are increasing. This is a particular … in Europe is significantly higher and solar power generation, on the other hand, is less feasible because the storey to roof area ratio is less favourable than in …

  • Press release 43/2021 from 27.10.2021 | Last changed: 08.12.2021

    Drought, heavy rains and heat waves impact tourism

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    … for tourism Source: pwmotion / Fotolia.com Climate change in Germany is causing more heat, increased drought combined with water shortages and forest fires, less certainty of snow and an increase in heavy rainfall and flooding at the same … affect tourism and what adaptation strategies are possible. The study recommends that tourism regions make preparations now in order to remain attractive to …

  • Press release 15/2020 from 08.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

    CO2 emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity in further decline in 2019

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    … per kilowatt hour of electricity in further decline in 2019 Germany exports more electricity than it imports Germany still exports more electricity than it … which contributed to this were increased electricity generated from renewables and less from coal firing as well as prices in emissions trading. Germany's exports of … for the generation of one kilowatt hour of electricity for final consumption. That is 279 grams per kilowatt hour, or 36 percent, less than in 1990. For 2018 …