… will be distributed soon. Shaping a proper use of biocides: Learning from national examples to enhance environmental protection during the use-phase of biocides … have been implementing national measures. Within this document, we compiled examples from 13 different countries. The objective of this was (i) to provide …

… inputs to groundwater, ammonia in the air and antibiotics in the soil are but a few examples. Unless we change our eating habits, mainly by eating far less meat, it … for their production? An UBA research project has developed proposals based on the examples of the notebook and washing machine. read more (in German) Industry & …

… were honoured during an online conference on climate resilience. Good practical examples of compact, low-noise neighbourhoods Living, working and leisure in the …

… can also be a good solution for older houses is demonstrated by many good practical examples. More on this in this issue of the newsletter. Among other things, it also … possible? And is it worth it? Since May 2024, the steadily growing number of good examples on the UBA portal “So geht’s mit Wärmepumpen!“ (“This is how it works with …

… (HBM4EU) successfully completed The dashboard "Health in Germany up-to-date" – An example of outcome communication at the Robert Koch Institute Previous issues of …

… topic:  Ban on cosmetics containing mercury – international challenges using the example of skin lightening creams Further articles: Potential of wastewater …

… UBA has presented numerous proposals on how it is possible to achieve this, for example in 2019 with the RESCUE study. It shows: Germany is capable of reducing its … the protected area ordinances of the federal states of Saxony and Lower Saxony as examples. read more (in German) Federal government resolves to procure … overfishing, underwater noise or trash not only on the beaches are just a few examples that the North Sea and Baltic Sea are confronted with. The latest status …

… new cars on the road have only decreased slightly despite statutory provisions. For example, the actual CO2 emissions of new Euro 6 cars on average were only 8 percent … are poorly soluble in water and substances which biodegrade extremely slowly, for example, are not adequately addressed. Furthermore, the identification of critical … recycled concrete and for interior door mounts (sashes) without expanding foam, for example. The criteria were updated for many existing product groups. Printing …

… instruments to support vulnerable households and also looks at good practice examples from other countries. Socially differentiated financing of efficiency and …

… with inflation.  The revenues from the tax on CO2 should flow back to the citizens. Examples from other countries demonstrate that socially-acceptable solutions are … of the key information surrounding the EMW on 36 pages, and with current practical examples from municipalities as well as associations, institutions and businesses, …

… noticeable crop losses in agriculture and increasing forest dieback. In 2018, for example, winter wheat yields were down 15 per cent, and silage maize yields were … being taken more and more in communities, but they must be intensified, for example, through more greenery and unsealed areas in cities to reduce heat and prevent flooding. The example of heat waves shows that adaptation measures work: the number of …

… subsidies. These revenues could then be used for socio-ecological investments, for example, supporting companies in switching to greenhouse gas-neutral production … harmful subsidies is also necessary in some cases on grounds of social justice. One example is the private use of company cars, which the state subsidises with at least … CO₂ footprint. A new research project is now investigating the differences, for example, by city and region or by housing situation - and is relying on the help of …