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How sustainable is the use of power-to-X (PtX)?
Power-to-X – Why do we need PtX?
Hydrogen and electricity-based fuels are often seen as key elements of an emissions-free future. But just how sustainable is the use of power-to-X…
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Energy balances soon to be mandatory for data centers?
Data centres: an underrated climate risk
Researchers at the Oeko-Institut and their project partners have developed a methodology for the holistic assessment of the resource efficiency and…
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Sustainable raw material production for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium and graphite for battery production: the future of the supply chain
E-mobility is a key component in the shift towards a sustainable transport sector for the future. However, lithium-ion batteries – the main source of…
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More ambition in climate protecion
More climate ambition is feasible for the EU
The European Union can increase its 2030 climate target to -55 per cent compared with 1990 levels. Delivering this climate target is both technically…
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Less nitrogen protects the environment
Statutory strategies to tackle nitrogen surpluses
In order to prevent our natural life support system – our landscape and wildlife diversity – from being destroyed by harmful nitrogen surpluses,…
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Stop premature replacement of electrical and electronic equipment
Prevent premature obsolescence, prolong service life – Recommendations for sustainable product policy
Introduce mandatory minimum lifetime information, strengthen purchasers’ rights, improve conditions for repairs – these and other strategies for…
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Research to shape the energy transition
Ariadne project launched within the Kopernikus initiative
From electricity supply to industrial production and the Paris climate goals, from individual sectors to the big picture: the Ariadne project, a key…
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Two goodbyes and two new
General Assembly elects Oeko-Institut Committee
Meeting on Saturday, 20 June 2020, in Merzhausen near Freiburg, the Oeko-Institut’s General Assembly elected two new Committee members: Dr. Susanne…
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