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Aviation contributes approximately 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. When non-CO2 effects are taken into account, its overall climate impact is even higher. To mitigate these emissions, the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is crucial. SAF, produced from sustainable feedstocks, can significantly reduce life-cycle emissions compared to fossil kerosene. Despite policies promoting SAF uptake, t... read more

The aim of the study is to create a sound data basis for describing and assessing the phenomenon of obsolescence and the trends in achieved product lifespan and service life and, based on this, to develop strategies against obsolescence. The results show that electrical and electronic equipment is being replaced for many reasons. Material, functional, psychological and economic forms of obsole... read more

Ob Bürgerenergie-Genossenschaften oder das gemeinsame Nutzen von Autos oder Werkzeugen – soziale Innovationen gestalten unsere Konsumwelt nachhaltiger. Welche Typen sozialer Innovationen es gibt und wie man ihre Potenziale systematisch fördern kann, zeigt dieser Leitfaden des UBA. Die Broschüre richtet sich unter anderem an Politik, Verwaltung, Stiftungen, Umwelt- und Verbraucherorganisationen... read more

This report describes the current state of agriculture in South Africa with regard to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions it produces and the climate and other socio-economic policies that it faces. We identify options that could reduce agricultural emissions and estimate the mitigation potential of those options. Finally, we identify barriers to adopting these mitigation strategies and some po... read more

RESCUE shows that until 2050 greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 95 to 97 percent (in comparison to 1990). Through the use of sustainable agriculture and forestry practices, even net-zero emissions can be reached. At the same time, primary raw materials consumption can be reduced by 56 to 70 percent. However, the transformation also results in additional demands for single raw materials. read more

Der vorliegende Auszug „Alternative Energie /Erneuerbare Ressourcen (Biomasse)“ aus der Umweltliteraturdatenbank ULIDAT enthält alle Nachweise, mit dem Erscheinungsjahr 2002, die zu diesem Thema eingespeichert wurden. Die Beiträge aus der ULIDAT werden aus Zeitschriften, Serien, Konferenzberichten, Monographien, Forschungsberichten und Grauer Literatur zusammengestellt. Sie enthalten neben den... read more

The aim of the Water Framework Directive is to promote good water quality in all European water bodies by managing water bodies, i.e. lakes, rivers, groundwater bodies, transitional waters and coastal waters. Water body management poses a major challenge indensely populated countries such as Germany. Stewardship of water resources is of paramount importance through out Europe and for all EU en... read more