Schlagwort: Sustainability
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Tourism in the face of climate change Obstacles and opportunities on the path to greater sustainability
Geographer Dr Niklas Völkening from the University of Augsburg is researching the impact of climate change on Bavarian accommodation in tourist regions and what motivates them to take measures towards climate neutrality themselves. The results provide insights into the obstacles and opportunities of a transformation of the industry towards more climate and environmental protection. Augsburg/Germany,…
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Amazon rainforest more resilient than assumed
New evidence suggests that mean annual precipitation in the Amazon region is not going to change significantly even if it were completely deforested. This is contrary to previous concerns that beyond a certain threshold, the Amazon would turn into a savannah. However, the researchers who conducted the study point out that a full picture of…
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Ekoten Tekstil Advances Sustainable Textile Manufacturing with AI-Powered Innovation
Ekoten Tekstil, a subsidiary of Sun Tekstil, a leading global textile manufacturer, is revolutionizing fabric production with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications designed to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality control. Ekoten Tekstil sets a new benchmark for precision in textile manufacturing by integrating AI-powered real-time defect detection into its production lines. “Our investment…
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New perspectives on sustainability and the circular economy
A concrete solution for pressing challenges: In the CYCLOMETRIC project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO have devised a solution that allows companies to incorporate sustainability assessments and circular economy concepts into the early phases of development processes — right where there is the most leverage for ecofriendly design. Munich/Germany, February 19,…