• press release Less productive yet more stable
Climate change has an impact on the biodiversity and productivity of meadows and pastures. Species-rich grasslands that are less frequently mown/grazed were more resistant to the heat and drought than the intensively used meadows, write UFZ researchers in "Global Change Biology".»
Paul Lehmann deals with land use conflicts that arise during the expansion of renewable energies. Which type of renewable energy can best be developed where in the area? What are the advantages and disadvantages for nature and people? Find out more in his video portrait. »
Over the next six years immunologist Dr Kristin Schubert, climate scientist Dr Emanuele Bevacqua and microbiologist Dr Anja Worrich will be able to set up their own junior research groups at the UFZ through the funding of the German Research Foundation (DFG). »
How did this extreme flooding situation come about? What differences are there to earlier floods? What long-term consequences can be expected? Scientists from the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment from the UFZ and GFZ provide answers to these and other questions.»
The controversial European Nature Restoration Law has surprisingly cleared the final hurdle and was adopted by the EU Environment Council. UFZ agricultural biologist Prof Josef Settele explains in an interview precisely why this is so important. »
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