For every dollar the world invests in protecting or restoring nature, 30 dollars are spent on activities that degrade it. The report, in which UFZ researchers are involved, shows how this imbalance is accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. »
UFZ researchers, together with external partners, have demonstrated that cyanobacteria, which play a central role in global biogeochemical cycles, can use guanidine as a nitrogen source. This opens up new options for sustainable biotechnological applications. »
Climate change, species loss and inequalities between people require a rethink of sustainable development. Renowned scientists are therefore proposing a new concept for the balanced development of nature, the economy and society.»
Recurring flood events are not the exception but the rule in the Ahr Valley. This is shown by a study, in which UFZ researchers were involved. In addition to the summer floods of 2021, they identified at least three other flood events in the past 1,500 years.»
Chemist Dr. Dušan Materić has been awarded this year's UFZ Research Award, which is endowed with 10,000 euros, for developing and applying a method for detecting nanoplastics. Six further awards were also presented to UFZ employees for their outstanding achievements.»
Ecotoxicological Assessment of Plastic Additives in Aquatic Invertebrates Using Lymnaea stagnalis as a Model Organism
Can new approach methods resolve the chemical data gap?
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Emerging pollutants in water – treatment | prediction | sensors
