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Der vorliegende Bericht zum Forschungsvorhaben "Gesamtlärmbewertung - Umsetzungskonzept und Planspiel" mit der Forschungskennzahl 3719 54 101 0 stellt einen Regelungsentwurf zum Schutz der Bevölkerung vor gesundheitsschädlichen Lärmexpositionen vor, der damit erstmals auch eine verbindliche Gesamtlärmbewertung beinhaltet. Der vorgestellte Regelungsentwurf ist das Ergebnis einer umfassenden Diskussion mit Fachleuten im Rahmen eines Fachgesprächs, der Erprobung anhand eines Praxisbeispiels und schließlich der Erprobung der darin enthaltenen Lärmsanierung in einem umfangreichen Planspiel anhand einer fiktiven Kommune unter Beteiligung aller betroffenen Kreise. Der Bericht stellt die fachlichen Grundlagen für den Regelungsentwurf, den Entwurf selbst und den Weg zur Verfeinerung des Entwurfs über Fachgespräch, Praxisbeispiel und Planspiel dar. Wichtige Kritikpunkte und deren Würdigung durch das Forschungskonsortium sowie eine auch daraus abgeleitete Handlungsempfehlung zur Einführung des Entwurfs runden den Bericht ab.

Server und Datenspeicher kommen überwiegend in Rechenzentrum zum Einsatz. Die Funktionen dieser Produktgruppen sind Daten zu verarbeiten, zu speichern und zentral zur Verfügung zu stellen. Der Bedarf an zentraler Verarbeitung und Speicherung von Daten steigt seit Jahren kontinuierlich. Das Potenzial, durch ambitionierte Kriterien die Umwelt zu entlasten, ist groß. Server und Datenspeicher werden rund um die Uhr an jedem Tag im Jahr betrieben. Die Steigerung der Energieeffizienz hat daher einen großen Einfluss auf den Energiebedarf von Rechenzentren, da sie für ca. 60 % des Gesamtenergiebedarfs eines Rechenzentrums verantwortlich sind. Mit diesem Leitfaden sollen Geräte beschafft werden, die energieeffizient, langlebig konstruiert, reparierbar und gut recycelbar sind und damit Treibhausgasemissionen und den Ressourcenverbrauch senken. Der Leitfaden basiert auf den Kriterien des Umweltzeichens Blauer Engel für Server und Datenspeicherprodukte (DE-UZ 213, Ausgabe Januar 2020).

Against the background of the new entries for plastic waste, as implemented into EU-law since 1.1.2021, this implementation guide is aimed at all companies or institutions that deal with plastic waste on a crossborder basis. In particular, this includes waste producers, waste handlers such as sorters and recyclers, transporters and enforcement and control authorities. It is an aid to the correct classification of the new plastic entries in accordance with the VVA and the handling in practice of the definitions explained in more detail in Correspondents' Guidelines No. 12.

At the beginning of the 21st century Norway has seemingly succeeded to create a Great Good Place on the planet: in the eyes of the outside world it is an epitome of welfare, equality, justice, environmental concern, and enlightened samaritanism. Nina Witoszek's book attempts to explore the cultural sources of the Norwegian success. What are the significant myths, images and codes of conduct that have propelled the Norwegian "regime of goodness"? How have they evolved over time? Who were their codifiers? The author takes issue with the stock interpretation of Norwegian (and indeed Scandinavian) cultural history, according to which the foundations of modern Nordic identity are to be found in the Romantic breakthrough. She argues that, while Norway was indeed perceived as the cradle of European Romanticism, its romantic credentials are at best suspect and were largely invented by the outside world. The vernacular romantic project was hijacked by a prolonged "Pastoral Enlightenment". The Enlightenment pastors forged a master-narrative of Norwegian identity rooted in nature, peace and Christian ethos.This influential story lives on in the evolving versions of modern social democracy and explains some of the paradoxes -- and successes -- of the "Norwegian model" today

"In the early morning of April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant became unstable, causing a huge explosion. But the disaster was only just beginning. Follow along with the true story of a doomed power plant that is still dangerous today. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--

"Writer, speaker, and educator uncovers how cultural expectations derived from a history of white supremacy are the source of our self-doubt, toxic beliefs, and unrelenting pursuit of someone else's version of "success." This intimate journey of self-discovery equips you to silence the voices that seek to keep you down and to value yourself as never before"--

"America's news media has moved farther away from the people than ever before. The fourth estate is supposed to be a conduit to the people and a check on power. Instead, we have a bunch of geographically isolated, introspection-free, cozy-with-power, egomaniacal journalists thirsty for elite approval. This is a major problem. And no one articulates these problems better than Steve Krakauer, one of America's sharpest media critics. In Uncovered, Krakauer gives readers an extended peek behind the curtain of the media mess in America today. The book dives deep into some of the most important and egregious examples of the elite censorship collusion racket, like how tech suppression and media fear led to the New York Post-Hunter Biden email debacle before the 2020 election. This is not an "I hate the media" book. Rather, it's the opposite."--

With such a powerful sexual attraction between us, how is it that we make each other unhappy? Barry Long explains why sex corrupts love and how we cripple loving relationships. What's the solution? In characteristically forthright manner, the author proposes a new way of romantic love and shows how it can be brought into our lives and partnerships with honesty and courage.

"Jack Delehanty analyzes faith-based community organizing and how it can give rise to persons and groups who sustain democratic vision, multiracial commitments, and political work for structural change in society. Through a case study of large faith-based community organization in the United States, Delehanty argues that faith-based community organizing hinges on a complex cultural project: making social justice action into a means of personal moral fulfillment for people of different race, class, and faith backgrounds"--