… high concern from petroleum and coal fractions in intermediates This study explores the intermediate uses of 53 petroleum and coal stream (PetCo) substances, focusing … persistence, bioaccumulation, and endocrine disruption. It investigates the potential for these constituents to transfer during intermediate use into the …

… studies Many chemicals for which a PBT assessment is necessary are ionized in the environment. Therefore, the project aimed to find appropriate screening criteria for ionic …

… for a safe and environmentally sound use This leaflet provides brief information on the most important legally binding regulations for a safe and environmentally sound handling of biocide-containing antifouling coatings and gives further non-binding recommendations for handling. In addition to instructions on …

… de residuos municipales y sobre las tecnologías y equipamientos correspondientes The need to curb natural resources depletion and climate change and secure a healthy … for an ever growing human society has become a global challenge which increases the demand to minimise waste generation and manage arising wastes effectively and …

… succeed? What can be learned from successful national and international examples? The brochure summarizes practical experiences of redesigning streets in favor of active mobility and the quality of life in cities. Good examples from Germany and Europe were examined …

… metals: pooling, temporary storage, recovery rate Final Report (Brief version) The ILESA project investigated magnetic materials containing rare earth metals, vehicle electronics and other waste streams containing precious and minor metals with the objective to …

… marine mammals by underwater sound from airguns Marine mammals depend largely on their sense of hearing. Underwater noise can lead to acoustic masking of biologically important sounds. Marine airguns used for scientific studies of the seabed produce this type of sound. In this project, models were developed to …

… Pathways towards Greenhouse-Gas-Neutrality - RESCUE: Executive Summary The RESCUE project describes in six scenarios possible development paths towards a … and greenhouse-gas (GHG) neutral Germany. For this, assumptions related to the roll-out of renewable energy technologies, the level of ambition for reaching …

… of electricity decarbonisation - market structures and regulations matter Synthesis report This report assesses the role of emissions trading systems (ETS) in electricity sector decarbonization …

… gas emisssions. Secondly, measures should be implemented that enable humans and the environment to adapt to unavoidable climate change. For some time, proposals for … through large-scale intervention in global ecological processes have also been the subject of increased debate in literature and the media. Such measures are grouped together under the term geoengineering.  …

… in Europe Concepts for avoiding heat islands and for a comfortable indoor climate The intensity of heat islands in urban areas with many sealed surfaces and little … without air conditioning. Using simulations of both microclimate and buildings, the effect of alterations in outdoor areas (planting vegetation) and on the surface …