… protection policies (transition risks) than by physical climate risks. However, the use of climate scenarios required under TCFD is rarely reported. In addition, the …

… alternatives A success for the climate: HFCs are gradually banned from use in cooling and refrigerant systems Source: ermess / Fotolia.com A new … stronger regulation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to protect the climate. HFCs are used as refrigerants in cooling and refrigerant systems which may escape to the … substance R-22 in its single-split AC units. The units are among the most energy-efficient on the Indian market. Full compliance with the Kigali Agreement will …

… pressures and inadequate implementation of river restoration measures are main causes of the deficient status of many water bodies in Germany (UBA 2017). … watercourses have many advantages, e.g.: They increase the quality of life as landscape-forming elements in urban and rural areas. They reduce the risk of … Well-structured planning and project management is necessary for a successful and efficient implementation of measures. Depending on the type of restoration project, …

… 2018. Consequently, this led to draught restrictions having to be imposed on inland shipping. As a result, goods transport on the Rhine was for a long time … of measures for adaptation to climatic conditions 175 . A provident use of resources such as water – which is potentially becoming scarce – is also of benefit … intended for trade and industry. These include minimum standards stipulating an efficient utilisation of water, examining opportunities for the increased use of …

… IDZ | Kühnapfel Fotografie The "SeeElefant" maritime waste collection ship, a house made from cardboard, integrating mealworm farms in bakeries, an urban e-bike … and creativity in products and ideas on sustainable lifestyles in times of resource scarcity and climate change. The winners of the award will be honoured … Wikkelhouse - Wikkelhouse B.V. (based in Amsterdam, Netherlands) Whether holiday lodge, office or exhibition space – this cardboard building …

… appliances From an environmental viewpoint, some electrical appliances are being used for too short a time. Source: Kadmy / Fotolia.com The service life of most … news Related contents Obsoleszenz-Studie: O-Töne und Zitate Elektroaltgeräte Tags resource efficiency electrical and electronic devices product longevity resource …

… for climate footprint Fibre optic video transmission is nearly 50 times more efficient than UMTS Data centers are a crucial part of the internet infrastructure. … / Fotolia.com HD-quality video streaming produces different levels of greenhouse gas emissions depending on the transmission technology. The CO2 emissions … centre are relatively low, at 1.5 grams of CO2 per hour. However, the technology used to transmit data from the data centre to the user determines the climate …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in … positions of contemporary art which point to the urgency of conserving resources, consuming less and living more sustainably. In installations, videos, …