The Environment

Researchers fear that climate change may occur more swiftly and less stably than has been assumed. Even a slight increase in temperatures in several regions could permanently alter their climates. In Potsdam, researchers are investigating such “tipping elements”.More ...

You hear it everywhere: “Take advantage of the crisis”. But in a time of financial disaster and climate change panic, green stimulus programs really could be a way out.More ...

In the German Federal Republic it was not least the discontent of a great number of citizens that has led to a systematic fight against environmental pollution since the 1970s.More ...

For every product that comes onto the market, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere during manufacture and transport. The trace they leave – their product carbon footprint – can be calculated. If the footprint is particularly small, this may be a competitive advantage in future.More ...