Satellites should monitor plastic flows in the oceans

Satellites should monitor plastic flows in the oceans

Plastic pollution in the oceans is a truly global problem. Because now the waste has even reached places where no one has been before. For example, at the bottom of the Mariana Trench almost 11,000 meters below the water surface. In principle, however, surprisingly little is known about the distribution of plastic that is no … Read more

Iron ore mine in world heritage site sparks protests

Iron ore mine in world heritage site sparks protests

Climate and environmental activists often view the extraction of raw materials with mixed feelings. On the one hand, they are often unmissable. Electrification of road traffic, for example, is only possible with the help of large batteries. However, this requires large amounts of lithium, among other things. On the other hand, mines and quarries are … Read more

Correct handling of hazardous substances for environmental protection and safety

Correct handling of hazardous substances for environmental protection and safety

What are hazardous substances and how do they differ? Handling hazardous substances should in principle be avoided, but handling such substances is essential, especially in industry. Future-oriented and safe handling of hazardous substances is of great importance for the protection and safety of the environment. This includes a corresponding declaration and special rules for storage … Read more

Fraunhofer Institute certifies electric cars for the best environmental balance

Fraunhofer Institute certifies electric cars for the best environmental balance

The transport sector plays a significant role in achieving the German climate targets. There has been controversy for some time about the comparison between the environmental balance of conventional drives, purely electric drives and hybrid concepts. The Fraunhofer Institute is now contributing to the debate, certifying that electric cars have the best climate balance. Only … Read more

This is how the ISS helps to save water in agriculture

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Water scarcity affects agriculture around the world. This is also the case in Europe. And especially in agriculture, a lot of water is used – and wasted. 70 percent of the fresh water available worldwide is used for agriculture, a lot of water is wasted. Geothermal data from the ISS should now help conserve water … Read more