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Latest Press releases

Arbor Day: Calculating the carbon footprint of wood correctly
If wood is removed from the forest and used for the production of wood products, construction materials or paper, a carbon footprint is created…
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Working from home helps to protect the climate
An increase in working from home (WFH) has the potential to save up to 3.7 million tonnes of climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions per year in…
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The scientific basis for an accelerated coal phase-out
In order to meet Germany’s climate targets, lignite should ideally be phased out by 2030, as stated by the new Federal Government in its coalition…
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Reshaping mobility for the future
How can a reform of taxes and surcharges guide the transport sector towards a sustainable future? Higher CO2 prices in combination with the abolition…
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The power of data for environmental policy
The foundations of the emerging data economy that are currently being laid must be aligned with environmental and climate protection goals. Yet…
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Knowledge for Change: Ten Years of Ecornet
The network of independent institutes for environmental and sustainability research marks its tenth anniversary. In 2011, eight non-profit scientific…
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Background information
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Newsletter
Our EcoMail keeps you informed about current research activities, new publications, exciting reports from the…
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