… backing the wrong horse. The new refrigerant R1234yf can ignite during accidents and hydrofluoric acid may form. This is what tests commissioned by UBA and the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), and others, have shown. Car occupants and rescue workers in particular may be …

… research database   UFORDAT® is a database providing information on ongoing and completed research and development projects relating to the environment. You will find here … Republic of Germany, it contains information on research projects from Austria and Switzerland. Download Series flyers and leaflets Number of pages 2 Year of …

… turning away from a predominantly linear economy requires many political, economic and social decisions. The German Environment Agency has now developed principles for politics, business and society, which systematically outline the objectives, scope, maxims for action, requirements and success factors of a circular economy. The nine principles are intended to help …

… The study analyses the country background, emissions trends, ongoing activities and barriers relating to the implementation of the Nationally Determined … laid on further mitigation potentials in the fields of reforestation, afforestation and decreasing deforestation as well as efficient biomass and renewable energy cookstoves and renewable energy. A chapter is dedicated to the …

… Market Mechanisms under the UNFCCC Final Report The research project identifies and evaluates the positions of relevant players and the issue of sustainable development in the debates on existing and future climate market mechanisms. Subsequently, it focuses on barriers for the …

… Climate | Energy, Chemicals, Economy | Consumption, Air, Waste | Resources, Soil | Land, Water Pollutants of the PRTR - Situation in Germany - Reporting years 2007 - … provides an overview about data of the German PRTR ( P ollutant R elease and T ransfer R egister). For each pollutant, the number of reported facilities and their releases to air, water and land and their off-site transfer in waste water …

… micropollutants especially for household chemicals, substances used in commerce and industry (especially in small and medium-sized enterprises), pharmaceuticals and biocides. Against this background, the primary objective of this study was to …

… into the marine environment from the offshore wind industry The report for industry and permitting authorities provides an overview of the best available techniques to … offshore wind industry into the marine environment during installation, operation and decommissioning. In addition to risk management through the use of proper procedures, timely inspection and knowledgeable personnel, the report identifies the technical measures and …

… From the niche to the city centres Swapping instead of buying new saves resources and avoids waste. Source: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / Adobe Stock City centres have long … May 2023. The project aims to take advantage of these changes and make city centres more attractive again by offering sustainable options. 26.07.2023 The challenges …

… of Rodent Traps Part A Break back/Snap traps This guidance describes methods and criteria to evaluate rodent break back/snap traps regarding their animal welfare impact and efficacy. The assessment follows a tiered approach starting with the tests of … properties, followed by a semi-field trial testing the animal welfare impact and basic efficacy, and optionally supplemented by the extended efficacy test in the …

… Chemicals, Soil | Land Test battery for the effect determination of chemicals in soils: Suitability of … are recognized as important providers of ecosystem services, supporting soil health and key soil functions. Their ecological relevance and sensitivity to chemicals led the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) indicate …