… (UBA) was launched in 2013 to generate and share knowledge and expertise on the more sustainable use of natural resources. The Commission is made up of outstanding … and the Circular Economy in Germany, Europe, and the World and produces reports that summarize relevant findings for further use for UBA and policymakers. The … to a better understanding of sustainable levels of natural resource use. Work areas during the third appointment period (May 2021 - May 2024): Opportunities …

… 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 at distances … animals within the specially protected region of the Antarctic south of 60°S even when research vessels are operating north of 60°S. Even at medium-range distances … blue and fin whales are reduced significantly by airgun signals, most of which are less than 5% of the natural potential communication range. Seals are most likely …

… with fluorinated greenhouse gases (in German). We would like to point out that even if the planned commissioning is before the prohibition dates of Art. 13 … avoid the emission of this quantity or partial quantities of it. Certification for work on switchgear containing SF 6 is required not only for maintenance, servicing … addition, the current national disposal practice for switchgear is to be examined more closely. A workshop on the topic was held with selected stakeholders in May …

… HFCs and use a lot of electricity. Source: kanvag / Fotolia.com It is only recently that air conditioning has become relatively common in German buildings. The high … that makes them difficult or impossible to access. Mobile air conditioners contain less refrigerant owing to their compact size and are thus less prone to leakage. … electricity as they run on thermal energy driving a thermal compression cycle. When used as air conditioners, absorption chiller appliances use water as a …

… for heat pumps since July 2023. Interested companies can now have heat pumps that meet the criteria certified by RAL gGmbH. The Blue Angel for heat pumps ( UZ 230 ) can be used to label appliances that use natural (halogen-free) refrigerants and are characterized - beyond the … Control) and KfW websites. Industrial and large heat pumps Industrial heat pumps work on the same principle as heat pumps that heat individual buildings. There is no …

… of energy efficiency. After all, there is considerable potential for energy savings that can be realized both technically and economically. When building new stores, it is already common practice to consider the supermarket … 1 January 2025 if they contain fluorinated greenhouse gases with a GWP of 150 or more. There are also restrictions with regard to GWP when placing other, …

… the international community took steps to phase down another group of substances that are particularly damaging to the climate – hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). last … (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), can be replaced by much more climate-friendly substances. The agreement paves the way to a globally binding … carbon tetrachloride were used by laboratories and for other specific applications. When the ozone depletion potential of these substances came to light, the …

… safe if all process steps – i.e. abstraction, treatment and distribution – are working as they should. This requires proper management during planning, … and effective?" for each measure identified. Should this validation process show that the already existing measures are not sufficient to control the identified … of drinking-water in terms of regular self-control by the water supply utility when the water leaves the waterworks and within the distribution system is …