… rely on chemical reactions between the atmosphere and rocks (enhanced weathering). Effective climate protection or megalomania? UBA published a systematic analysis of … available. There is also the risk that humanity will be confronted with the effects of dangerous climate change as well as the negative impacts of …

… enforcement staff. Source: Microgen / Fotolia.com Environmental law is only effective if properly enforced. The German Environment Agency therefore works to … Compliance Assurance The German Environment Agency also commissioned a study entitled "Dialogue with Experts on the EU Legislative Act on Environmental …

… RESCUE – Resource-Efficient Pathways to Greenhouse-Gas-Neutrality Raw material use effects greenhouse gas emissions – but low carbon technologies need resources, too. … per cent, was illustrated by the German Environment Agency in 2014 in the scenario study „ Germany in 2050: a greenhouse-gas neutral country “. Initiating such a …

… the world where there is little underwater noise caused by human activities. An UBA study shows that the scientific use of airguns can emit noise in to this sanctuary … with which to evaluate sound propagation. The study outcome indicates that masking effects of airgun signals are likely and that significant impacts on the …

… end of 2024 with the final report of the project. Project on electrical equipment A study on the transmission and distribution of electrical energy without the use of … . Also suitable policy, legislative, regulatory and economic measures to achieve an effective reduction of SF 6 in new systems were explored. SF 6 technology can only …

… of the refrigerant emit to the atmosphere and thus contribute to the greenhouse effect. On average,  mobile air conditioning systems in buses lose around 15 percent … of the refrigerant emit to the atmosphere and thus contribute to the greenhouse effect. On average,  mobile air conditioning systems in buses lose around 15 percent …

… office buildings are air conditioned (Bettgenhäuser et al. 2011). According to one study, the carbon footprint of air conditioning is set to double by 2030, whereas … heat is conveyed outside through a tube via air flow. This creates an extraction effect whereby warm outside air flows back into the room. If the exhaust tube passes …

… noise emissions are limited. The details can be found in this background study and the award criteria. Heat pump subsidies Heat pumps derive heat from the … noise emissions are limited. The details can be found in this background study and the award criteria. Heat pump subsidies Heat pumps derive heat from the …

… gases . Climate protection and fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) The effects of climate change can be observed in virtually every corner of the globe … potential (GWP). The Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a measure of the climate effectiveness of greenhouse gases compared to CO 2 as a reference substance (GWP = …