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  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … consumption of resources and land as well as the associated nitrate pollution of soil and waters and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. All the same, there is … consumption of resources and land as well as the associated nitrate pollution of soil and waters and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. All the same, there is …

  • Press release 21/2016 from 31.05.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    The gardening season kicks off

    compost heap in a garden

    … does not need to be disposed with other household waste. Compost also rejuvenates soil and is an excellent fertiliser. However, it only makes sense to compost if it … and flowerbeds) is lacking, compost fertilisation could lead to oversupply of the soil. It is important to find the right place for good compost, namely a (half) shady spot on open soil. Wire netting on the ground can prevent rodents from gaining access. To avoid …

  • Press release 09/2023 from 01.03.2023 | Last changed: 06.03.2023

    Paludiculture: More climate action with rewetted peatlands

    drainage channel through a peatland

    … the effort faces challenges. For one, there must be enough water available to keep soils wet enough. Buildings or roads which cross peatland soils can impair or prevent rewetting. In addition, the majority of peatlands are …

  • Press release 28/2020 from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 10.07.2020

    PFAS excessively high in blood of children and adolescents in Germany

    Eine Pfanne liegt im Sand

    … Due to the exhaust air from industrial plants, PFAS can enter into surrounding soil and water bodies. PFAS can also adhere to particles and thus be transported … industrial production and human settlements. PFAS are transported from the air into soil and surface waters via rain and snow, or discharged into water bodies via treated wastewater. They also contaminate soils by the use of extinguishing foams which sometimes contain them. Because they …

  • News from 21.02.2022 | Last changed: 22.03.2022

    Pesticide authorisations undermine environmental protection

    A field with a crop protection device that spreads fertilizer

    … any toxicological effects so far. The maize herbicide S-metolachlor degrades in soil to several substances, one of which even has a similar efficacy as the active … applications with the active ingredient fluazinam, UBA predicts high residues in soil that harmful effects on earthworms are expected. UBA included studies in their … Farmers can now no longer assume that authorised products are harmless to their soils. Germany is less and less involved in scientific evaluation The manufacturing …

  • News from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    Pesticide authorisations put our ground-& drinkingwater at risk

    A hand holding a water glass can be seen.

    … are applied directly into the environment. The active substances move into the soil matrix and degrade there. During this process, new substances are formed. Some … and drinking water - if the legislator does not take countermeasures. In soil, the maize herbicide S-metolachlor breaks down into various degradation … impact in Germany in particular, because precipitation is relatively high and the soil is very permeable in some regions. Some degradation products are already …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … in 2020. In particular, the effects on water (aquatic eutrophication) and soil (acidification) must be weighed against the climate benefits of their use. The … energy, resource and water consumption and pollutant emissions to air, water and soil. In addition to the direct environmental impact of vehicle use, the … fish). Acidification Acidification leads to a decrease in the pH value in soils and bodies of water and is responsible for the fact that nutrients and …

  • Press release 25/2016 from 21.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blauer Kompass contest

    photomontage with a landscape and the banner "Blauer Kompass - Anpassungspioniere gesucht"

    … is positive on the microclimate and for the conservation of biodiversity. Unsealed soil can absorb rainwater and helps to improve amenity value. The Brunnenviertel …

  • News from 08.09.2023 | Last changed: 20.12.2023

    The World Chemicals Conference – Why we need it

    The Welt im Reagenzglas  (The world in a test tube)

    … impacts along the life cycle of chemicals worldwide, including huge waste problems. Soil, air and water are contaminated with vast amounts of man-made chemicals some of … do not break down. They linger around in the environment, contaminate our water, soil, air, and end up in the bodies of humans and animals. Their non-stick and …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Water Resources, Water Management, Coastal and Marine Protection

    People standing on a seat bench surrounded by water

    … is heavily polluted by nitrate and pesticides. In addition, the increase in air and soil temperature also raises the temperature of groundwater, which has a negative … is heavily polluted by nitrate and pesticides. In addition, the increase in air and soil temperature also raises the temperature of groundwater, which has a negative …

  • Press release 20/2015 from 01.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started

    Bühne bei der Preisverleihung Blauer Engel-Preis 2012

    … and climate, for example because they are especially energy-saving, or reduce soil, water, or air emissions to the greatest extent possible, or have an …