Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients for aquatic plants (algae, macrophytes). Their high concentration causes excessive growth especially of algae (Eutrophication). Rivers transport nitrogen and phosphorus into lakes and North sea and Baltic sea and influence its nutrient concentration. read more
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Putting power gluttons on a diet
Four common power adaptors in non-stop operation can cost up to 51 euros in electricity per year. The average household of two can save 250 euros through more economical use of energy. A new brochure by the Federal Environment Agency about saving energy in the home explains how to do it without giving up any comfort. read more
European Mobility Week: Sustainable mobility saves energy
Sustainable mobility saves energy – and in many different ways. As part of the European Mobility Week (EMW), which takes place from 16 to 22 September, municipalities together with local actors are demonstrating that being sustainably mobile can also save energy. read more
Klimarätsel
Bestimmt habt Ihr schon viel darüber gehört, dass sich seit einiger Zeit das Klima auf der Erde ändert. Ein Teil dieser Klimaänderung hängt damit zusammen, dass wir Menschen Kohle, Erdöl und Erdgas verbrennen, um in Kraftwerken Strom zu erzeugen, um zu heizen, um Autosanzutreiben und vieles mehr. read more
Schulstart mit dem Blauen Engel
Recyclingpapier mit dem Blauen Engel ist schlichtweg ein Symbol für umweltbewusstes Konsumieren geworden. Deswegen freuen wir uns über jede Lehrkraft, über jede Schülerin und jeden Schüler, die oder der diese Schulbroschüre in die Hände bekommt und sie im Unterricht einsetzt. Jeder von uns kann in seinem Alltag und im Besonderen in der Schule etwas für die Umwelt tun. Das beginnt schon bei so ... read more
Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂
Oceans and seas absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. With increased uptake of CO₂, the pH level of seawater decreases, making it more acidic. This chemical change affects the development of marine organisms. Indirectly, humans will also be affected, for example through the effects on commercially important species in fisheries and aquaculture. read more
Digital services / Cloud computing
Home office, videoconferencing and streaming services are digital services that are nowadays taken for granted. But what about the environmental impact of cloud services and the critical resources which are used in servers, data storage systems and network technology? We took a closer look. read more
