… the only official operating car worldwide equipped with a mobile air-conditioning using the natural refrigerant CO2. May 2015 marked its fifth year of operation with vehicle mileage of 165,000 kilometres. R744 is the name of CO2 when used as refrigerant (‘R’ stands for refrigerant). Source: Gabriele Hoffmann / UBA …

… cup systems (DE-UZ 210) is to reduce the number of disposable cups that are used and to help establish environmentally friendly reusable cup systems. Press … by the German Environment Agency (UBA), 2.8 billion disposable "to go" cups are used per year, 1.7 billion of which are paper cups. The result is that more and more …

… Environment Agency (UBA) now presents a comprehensive overview of the sustainable use and waste processing of rotor blades. Many wind turbines are expected to reach … very large, high-strength components, but there is no data available on their re-use or recyclability. It was therefore difficult to assess or evaluate the … in cement plants is a possible option, but new research suggests that their use in higher-quality glass smelting should be investigated. For the future, the …

… Final data for 2023: climate-damaging emissions fell by ten per cent German greenhouse gas emissions fell by 77 million tonnes compared to the previous year – largest … decrease since 1990 Fossil fuel power plants generate large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Teteline / Fotolia.com In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 10.3 per cent compared to 2022. This is shown …

… Aktenordner und Hefter bietet der Blaue Engel. Source: AGphotography/FOTOLIA.com Using waste paper to make cardboard helps to conserve resources and reduce waste. … made of waste paper perform better than paper products made of primary fibres that use wood as raw material for fibres in the aspects of resource consumption, waste … made of waste paper perform better than paper products made of primary fibres that use wood as raw material for fibres in the aspects of resource consumption, waste …

… the responsible handling of data and develops solutions for the resource-efficient use of AI and Big Data (Responsible & Green AI). Various aspects of sustainable software development are addressed, including the energy-efficient use of hardware, the careful and ethical selection of data and algorithms, the … the responsible handling of data and develops solutions for the resource-efficient use of AI and Big Data (Responsible & Green AI). Various aspects of sustainable …

… Weser rivers have changed dramatically in recent years due to the many different use requirements of industry, shipping, port operations, and flood prevention. In … waves penetrate deep into the mouth of a river. This occurs in the North Sea because the tidal range (difference in height between high tide and low tide) is … mitten crab or the goosander, a bird species in the duck family. The intensive use of the North Sea estuaries and the pressures to which they are exposed make it …

… the appearance and size of fruit and vegetables are a burden on the environment because this often requires the use of additional plant protection agents and fertilisers. It also causes … to wilt more quickly. Additional pesticides and fertilisers often have to be used to make fruit and vegetables look particularly fresh and picture perfect. Fruit …

… Crawling the internet – for the preservation of biodiversity. This use case implements an AI-supported analysis tool that facilitates the … / unsplash.com/de/@jetlag The following contents contain this medium: Aktuelle Use Cases Tags maritime waters turtle … This use case implements an AI-supported …

… How can we assess whether Germany is on the right track? Which methods can players use to identify and evaluate suitable adaptation measures? last update on 01.02.2019 … as their interdependencies were analysed. We would like to present the methods we used and give you insights into the ongoing work at the symposium in Dessau on March …

… all its GHG emissions. “We can only achieve our climate targets if we repurpose the use of our peatlands. We must make much more widespread use of paludiculture, which … of Germany’s peatlands have been drained, of which nearly three quarters are used for agriculture (farmland or pasture). Although they make up only 7 percent of … for agricultural purposes. One such incentive can be the possibility to continue using rewetted areas in a way that is adapted to the increased water level. One such …