This year, two trailblazers in their respective fields are set to receive recognition with the German Environmental Award. The award, organized by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) in Osnabrück, boasts a hefty prize fund of 500,000 euros. The honorees are electrical engineer Thomas Speidel from Stuttgart's Nurring, leading ads-tec Energy, and moor researcher Franziska Tanneberger from Greifswald, renowned for her work in moor revival and rewetting. The awards ceremony, to be led by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will take place on October 27 in Mainz.
Speidel, with ads-tec Energy, is the mastermind behind rapid-charge systems capable of revitalizing electric vehicles in a matter of minutes. Tanneberger, on the other hand, has pioneered the rejuvenation and hydration of moors, essential for climate change mitigation, as they absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The German Environmental Award is an annual accolade handed out by the DBU to honor outstanding initiatives in the realm of environmental conservation.
The German Environmental Award aims to spotlight and honor commendable achievements in the field of environmental conservation. Speidel's focus on developing efficient electric vehicle charging systems and Tanneberger's dedication to moor restoration are prime examples of the award's objectives.
Insights:
- Moors are significant natural habitats that contribute to biodiversity and can store large quantities of carbon. Their preservation and restoration are crucial for environmental conservation efforts.
- Electric vehicles (EVs) can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions if they are charged using renewable energy sources. Rapid-charge systems like the one developed by ads-tec Energy can encourage the widespread adoption of EVs and further promote sustainable transportation.
