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moreScientific and technological progress does not only improve our lives, but frequently has unexpected and often undesirable effects. At ITAS, we contribute to realizing its potential while minimizing its risks.
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Modern architecture and construction methods create an ever-increasing demand for reinforced concrete, generating huge amounts of CO2 emissions. The new TATuP Special topic shows what a sustainable material transition could look like.
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The development of sustainable energy systems is a pressing challenge for our society. In order to support decision making in this field, ITAS researchers, together with colleagues at KIT, develop a software for multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA).
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A new TAB report sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of near-natural forest conversion in Germany – from ecological principles to innovative technologies and funding models.
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What contribution can technology assessment make to sustainable development? Armin Grunwald, head of ITAS, was invited to speak on this topic by the United Nations Commission on “Science and Technology for Development” in Geneva.
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