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Energyscape – new focus study as part of the National Research Programme "Energy Turnaround" (NRP 70)Energyscape – new focus study as part of the National Research Programme "Energy Turnaround" (NRP 70)http://www.nfp70.ch/en/News/Pages/170425-news-nfp70-eneryscape.aspxFocus studies enlarge upon key questions of NRP 70 and 71. The focus study "Energyscape" examines the effects of renewable energy systems on the landscape and their acceptance among the population.4/24/2017 10:00:00 PMEnergyscape – focus study as part of NRP 70
Life cycle assessment in a circular economyLife cycle assessment in a circular economyhttp://www.nfp70.ch/en/News/Pages/170425-news-nfp70-life-cycle-assessment.aspxThe 63rd “Life Cycle Assessment” Discussion Forum focused on the circular economy. Melanie Haupt presented the results of her study on material flows in the Swiss waste industry.4/24/2017 10:00:00 PMLife cycle assessment in a circular economy
Study on the potential of industrial carbon sources for renewable fuelStudy on the potential of industrial carbon sources for renewable fuelhttp://www.nfp70.ch/en/News/Pages/170425-news-nfp70-renewable-fuel.aspxAccording to a study by the HSR Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil, industrial carbon sources produce enough CO2 to cover 43 per cent of the energy required by road transport in Switzerland with renewable fuel by means of methanation.4/24/2017 10:00:00 PMRenewable fuel from industrial carbon sources

The National Research Programme "Energy Turnaround" (NRP 70) focuses on the scientific and technological aspects of the change in energy strategy and the corresponding changeover to a new energy system for Switzerland. NRP 70 cooperates closely with the National Research Programme "Managing Energy Consumption" (NRP 71). The research work will continue until the end of 2018.

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Human Dimensions of Environmental Risks Behavioural Experiments, Field Experiments, Survey ResearchHuman Dimensions of Environmental Risks Behavioural Experiments, Field Experiments, Survey Researchhttp://www.nfp70.ch/en/Events/Pages/161129-agenda-nfp70-human-dimensions-environmental-risk.aspx5/20/2017 10:00:00 PM5/25/2017 10:00:00 PMBoth local environmental problems in wealthy and in developing countries as well as global risks are mainly due to emissions from industrial and agrarian production, energy provision, transportation and household consumption.
Exchange among social scientists on challenges for municipalities and townsExchange among social scientists on challenges for municipalities and townshttp://www.nfp70.ch/en/Events/Pages/170316-agenda-nfp70-exchange-among-social-scientists-on-challenges.aspx5/30/2017 7:00:00 AM5/30/2017 2:00:00 PMSocial scientists from NRP 70 and 71 and also from the VOLTEFACE programme are meeting for a transdisciplinary workshop and formulating recommendations for towns.

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