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  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … to active substances of medicinal products that have been on the market for a long time. Moreover, research into environmentally compatible active substances needs to … issued. Wastewater: Since many of the proposed measures require a longer lead time and cannot prevent all micropollutant inputs, it is also necessary to address …

  • Article from 08.12.2020 | Last changed: 11.12.2020

    Environmental Compliance Assurance

    A red barrel lies in a river and is examined by a person in a green protective suit.

    … and criminal actions ). In its Umweltdelikte [Environmental crimes] publication series the German Environment Agency tracks developments in environmental crime … would like to see in the implementation of environmental law. The study planned a series of dialogue events with enforcement experts, which took place as regional … and criminal actions ). In its Umweltdelikte [Environmental crimes] publication series the German Environment Agency tracks developments in environmental crime …

  • Article from 24.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2020

    RESCUE – Resource-Efficient Pathways to Greenhouse-Gas-Neutrality

    picture symbolizing the interdependencies between greenhouse gas emissions and raw material use

    … with regard to the absolute amounts required and how this demand changes over time. Another interesting aspect is how a transition of the energy sector effects … bold efforts at national scale similar to the GreenSupreme-scenario. Acting in a timely and ambitious manner would allow for a more balanced combination of …

  • Article from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Switchgear

    Illustration of a typical gas-insulated switchgear

    … potential of 24,300 (IPCC 6th Assessment Report) and its long atmospheric residence time, this substance accumulates in the atmosphere. Fluorinated alternatives fall … the ban dates, the operator can prove that no suitable alternative was available in time for the award of the contract. Recovery The amount of SF 6 installed in …

  • Article from 02.08.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Climate friendly mobile air conditioning for buses

    a black and yellow bus of the BVG with inscription "CO2"

    … still use the refrigerant tetrafluoroethane (R134a), a greenhouse gas with a 1,430 times higher impact to the climate than carbon dioxide. There is a climate friendly … systems in buses are not hermetically sealed, hence during  the bus’s lifetime considerably amounts of the refrigerant emit to the atmosphere and thus …

  • Article from 26.03.2019 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Building air conditioning

    A lot of room air conditioners hangig on the face of a building

    … loads. Moreover, cooling such spaces with air conditioning requires around 100 times more energy than is the case with dwellings. Only around one to two percent of … because they generate cold indirectly via cold water, can be operated using a series of natural refrigerants such as R290 or R717 (ammonia). Owing to its positive …

  • Article from 30.06.2024 | Last changed: 30.05.2024

    Supermarket refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … eligible for funding if they are converted to hydrocarbon refrigerants at the same time. It should be noted that refrigeration generators, including the associated … eligible for funding if they are converted to hydrocarbon refrigerants at the same time. It should be noted that refrigeration generators, including the associated …

  • Article from 20.07.2023 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Persistent fluorinated greenhouse gases

    The atmospheric concentration increases. It was 10 ppt in 2020.

    … fluorinated greenhouse gases are characterized by a long atmospheric residence time and a global warming potential well above 5000 CO 2 equivalents. They are not degraded in manageable periods of time, but accumulate in the atmosphere. Besides sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ), …

  • Article from 04.04.2024 | Last changed: 04.04.2024

    Fluorinated greenhouse gases and fully halogenated CFCs

    blue sky and white clouds

    … countries must start with a freeze in 2019, developing countries have more time to implement appropriate measures. The Amendment is four-tiered because some of … of the IPCC 's Fifth Assessment Report. The GWP values of F-gases  are up to 23,500 times higher than those of CO 2 . Impact of F-gases Whereas classic greenhouse gases …

  • Article from 29.12.2022 | Last changed: 02.01.2023

    Identifying and managing flood risks

    Comprehensive and river basin-wide management is needed to deal with floods.

    … flood risks. This counteracts a further increase in damage potential. At the same time, less damage to flood-prone areas means a lower flood risk. (2) Preparation of … flood risks. This counteracts a further increase in damage potential. At the same time, less damage to flood-prone areas means a lower flood risk. (2) Preparation of …