New enzyme class for natural product synthesis discovered
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Food system: Only growth is not enough
A combination of dietary change and emissions pricing would make the food system more sustainable, concludes a study by the Potsdam Institute.
Mobilize sustainable biomass for gas production
In a position paper, the German Biomass Research Center explains why Russian natural gas can only be replaced by biogas to a limited extent - and makes recommendations for future biogas policy.
With agri-voltaics to sustainable fruit cultivation
The cultivation of pome and soft fruit under photovoltaic systems is being tested in a large-scale trial at five locations in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Wetland ecosystems are important carbon stores
A new study underscores the importance of protecting peatlands and similar areas for climate protection.
Südzucker subsidiary plans new protein factory
To expand its portfolio of vegetable proteins, Südzucker subsidiary Beneo plans to build a production facility for protein concentrate from field beans.
Microbial protein as a beef alternative
If meat consumption were reduced by one-fifth, deforestation would be cut in half and fewer greenhouse gases would be produced.
Looking for startups with green business ideas
The start-up competition "PlanB - Biobased.Business.Bayern" is entering its fifth round. As of now, start-ups with their innovative bioeconomy business ideas can again apply for funding.
Poplars show more effective defence than expected
Two important plant hormones intensify each other's effect. The opposite is the case with annual plant species.
Remove weeds from sugar beets
A field robot that independently detects and removes weeds has successfully passed an initial test run in the Uckermark region.
Seagrass meadows store more CO2 than thought
The plants secrete large amounts of sugar into their root zone, but only a few species of bacteria feed on it.
Protecting species often equals protecting the climate
Two-thirds of the biodiversity targets the United Nations plans to adopt this fall also slow global warming.
How sustainable meat consumption can succeed
To secure the world's food supply, industrialised countries would not have to give up meat completely, but drastically reduce their consumption - according to an overview study by researchers at the University of Bonn.
Catalysts modeled on nature
A research alliance is developing iron-containing molecules that will save energy and raw materials in important chemical processes.
Green Talents competition: Call for innovative ideas
This year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research is once again calling on young researchers from all over the world to apply for the Green Talents Award with innovative ideas for a sustainable future.
Climate-smart management of European forests
An international research project is developing sustainable forestry concepts for Mediterranean, continental, alpine and boreal forests.
Better recycling of rotor blades
Researchers want to optimize existing recycling concepts for the efficient reuse of raw materials from rotor blades of old wind turbines.
Chinese reed as a climate-friendly bioethanol source
The Giant Miscanthus is intended to become a feedstock for sustainable fuel alternatives on marginal lands.
New apple varieties for allergy sufferers
Researchers from Osnabrück, Munich and Berlin have developed ZIN 168 and ZIN 186, the first apple varieties in Europe to be officially certified as allergy-friendly.
BASF: New biosurfactant for natural cosmetics
BASF's Care Chemicals is expanding its portfolio of sustainable cosmetic products with a bio-based surfactant made from soy protein.