The working group public relations organizes the publication of reports on current topics in natural science with political relevance. Unsurprisingly, such topics are the subject of controversial debate. The working group does not take a position on these issues, but rather finds two authors who present well-founded, opposing viewpoints. This project is overseen by Dr. Dieter Kunz, Bayreuth, and Prof. Dr. Helmut Ritter, Wuppertal.
So far, 28 such pro and con reports have been published in the Nachrichten aus der Chemie:
Ulf-Peter Apfel: Basic research and application – two sides of the same coin. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(11), 16.
Paul P. Momtaz: Academic freedom concerns the whole of society. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(11), 17.
Paul Münnich: Climate protection is the central guiding principle. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(02), 8.
André Thess: Unrealistic ideas about the costs of climate neutrality. Nachr. Chem. 2025, 73(02), 9.
Sascha Rohn
"Food processing has contributed to an increase in life expectancy." Nachr.Chem. 2024, 72(9) 16.
"Highly processed foods may increase the risk of diet-related diseases." Nachr. Chem. 2024, 72(9) 16.
Mara Hancker: Proper packaging prevents food waste. Nachr. Chem. 2024, 72(4), 22.
Chrissi Holzmann: In the zero-waste shop: 84 percent packaging saved. Nachr. Chem. 2024, 72(4), 23.
Lorena Herkert: PFAS in rainwater, in the fatty tissue of polar bears. Nachr. Chem. 2023, 71(9), 8.
Thomas Holtmann: For many applications there are no alternatives. Nachr. Chem. 2 023, 71(9), 9.
Rüger Schlund: Patents are not sent by God. Nachr. Chem. 2022, 70(4), 10.
Thomas Seuß: Other measures appear simpler. Nachr. Chem. 2022, 70(4), 11.
Gerhard Kreysa: Hydrogen for the mobility transition. Nachr. Chem. 2021, 69(2), 8.
Ferdinand Dudenhöffer: No breakthrough for fuel cells in Plw. Nachr. Chem. 2021, 69(2), 9.
Klaus-Dieter Jany: The procedure must not be viewed in a general way, Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67(12), 8.
Christoph Then: This results in a special duty of care. Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67(12), 9.
Achim Derks: Practice-oriented degree programs ensure the supply of skilled workers, Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67, 24.
Horst Hippler: Universities are not vocational schools, Nachr. Chem. 2019, 67, 25.
Thoralf Küchler: The discussion about glyphosate is not objective, Nachr. Chem. 2018, 66, 992.
Johann G. Zaller: Decisions based on the precautionary principle are required, Nachr. Chem. 2018, 66, 993.
Martin Winter: The rise of the electric car has begun, Nachr. Chem 2018, 66, 536.
Thomas Koch: The internal combustion engine is not the evil, Nachr. Chem. 2018, 66, 537.
Uwe Böhme, Cornelia Rau, Silke Tesch: Preprints in Chemistry, Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 427.
Irina Sens: Why preprints are also useful in chemistry . Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 429.
Peter Gölitz: Why chemists don't need preprints . Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 430.
Wolfram Koch: How does the GDCh participate in the ChemRXiv preprint server? Nachr.Chem. 2018, 66, 431
Anja Krumbe: Efficient sweeteners, Nachr.Chem. 2017, 65, 890.
Susanne Ziesenitz: Naturally sweetening with sugar, Nachr.Chem. 2017, 65, 891.
Barbara Praetorius: The energy transition is an engine of innovation, Nachr. Chem. 2017, 65, 570.
Joachim Weimann: National climate policy can only fail, Nachr. Chem. 2017, 65, 57 1.
Nachr. Chem. 2016, 64, 649
Peter Klüfers: A doctorate is worthwhile.
Thorsten Daubenfeld: Just one of many possibilities.
Nachr. Chem. 2016, 64, 154
Gerhard Jahreis: Omega-3 fatty acids are vital nutrients.
Gerhard Spiteller: The positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids are being misrepresented.
Nachr. Chem. 2015, 63, 892
Thomas Seilnacht: "Experiments with bromine in schools are too expensive."
Eric Täuscher, Dieter Weiß: "Brom - but of course."
Nachr. Chem. 2015, 63, 636
Thomas Seuß: "A grace period for novelties protects inventors."
Marcel Kouskoutis: "The disadvantages outweigh the disadvantages."
Message Chem. 2015 , 63, 126-127
Alex C. Müller: "For the sustainability principle in the nuclear fuel cycle"
Horst Geckeis: "Transmutation cannot replace final storage."
Nachr. Chem. 2015, 63, 26
Mohammed Amro: "Germany should not waste any time on fracking."
Karsten Runge: "Fracking in densely populated Germany would be fatal."
Nachr. Chem. 2014 , 62, 748
Guido Herrmann: "Open Access does not solve the cost problem."
Peter Seeberger: "Open Access is only a first step."
Nachr. Chem. 2013 , 61, 132
Heinz Hug: "The climate models are failing."
Ehrhard Raschke: "No, they don't."
Nachr. Chem. 2013 , 61, 24
Frank Ziegler: "Prospective students need guidance."
Henning Hopf: "This does more harm than good to the chemical industry."
Nachr. Chem. 2012 , 60, 1092
Reinhard W. Hoffmann, Paultheo von Zezschwitz: "We need the experimental lecture."
Michael Göbel: "More suitable for minor subjects."
Message Chem., 2012, 60, 1000
Lutz Wicke: "The CCS boycott makes Germany a climate sinner."
Werner Neumann: "CCS is not a bridge technique, but a crutch technique."
Message Chem. 2012, 60, 650 - 651
Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard: "Green genetic engineering is being politically opposed with irrationality."
Angelika Hilbeck: "Green genetic engineering relies on industrial agriculture."
Message Chem. 2012, 60, 22 - 2 3
Gundolf Kohlmeier: "Entrepreneurial spirit into the age of renewable energies."
Vollrath Hopp: "It is unacceptable to produce biofuels."
Message Chem. 2011, 59, 954 - 955
Joachim Nitsch: "Nuclear power plants are not an option for climate protection."
Heribert Offermanns: "Nuclear technology can also be a technology of the future."
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