… to maintain their performance and health. The transport infrastructure, especially public transport and railways, must also function reliably during extreme weather … Next Previous Links Dialog Klimaanpassung (BMUV) Dialog Klimaanpassung (UBA) Publications Empfehlungen von Bürgerinnen und Bürgern für die Entwicklung einer …

… air pollution is especially high on New Year's Day Even small fireworks can cause serious air pollution. Source: Jonas Stoll / Umweltbundesamt Particulate matter … tonnes of particulate matter per year, which causes the high levels of pollution caused by the setting off of fireworks. Fireworks therefore account for almost one … content Links Animated maps of air pollution on New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Publications Silvesterfeuerwerk: Einfluss auf Mensch und Umwelt All press releases …

… high in packaging waste: 18.7 million tonnes accrued More and more packaging is used every year Source: M. Schuppich / Fotolia.com A total of 18.7 million tonnes of … avoid waste as early as the production stage if possible. We should refrain from using packaging that is unnecessary and unnecessarily material-intensive. The … Data on reusables share in beverage packaging European Week for Waste Reduction Publications Aufkommen und Verwertung von Verpackungsabfällen in Deutschland im Jahr …

… – climate change remains greatest challenge The Brocken peak in the Harz, once used for espionage purposes, now lies in the Harz National Park. Source: ohenze / … climate protection was not an issue that was as important to politicians and the public as it is today. Electricity and heat in both East and West were largely …

… point of view. Compared to beef, they produce up to less than a tenth of the greenhouse gases and use many times less water and land. Insect-based meat substitutes do … Source: Umweltbundesamt / siehe Quelle Download image (241.08 kB) Next Previous Publications Die Zukunft im Blick: Fleisch der Zukunft All press releases Tags meat …

… says a position paper by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Low-income households in particular are disadvantaged, for example because they more frequently … from it, while the costs are borne by all taxpayers.” Cars take up most of the public road space. This also favours households with high incomes in particular, as …

… Day 2015: Noise protection from the very start Noise is not only annoying, it can cause health problems, especially in children and young people Source: a.k. / … particular with information about noise and its effects. UBA has a new interactive publication for pupils in the third and fourth class (title: Akustik & Lärm), …

… for the climate: the transport sector accounts for nearly 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions; energy produces more than one-third.  The energy sector in … 7% preferential VAT rate. This would lower the prices for fruit and vegetables or public transport. Both measures are be good for the climate and of immediate benefit …

… in articles among the European population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such substances or send requests for … Earth Austria (GLOBAL 2000) Croatia: Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection …

… Nations calls for contributions on the importance of mountains for each of us, by using the hashtag “#MountainsMatter” in social networks. The German Environment … content Links Information on the International Mountain Day 2018 Alpine Convention Publications Green Economy in the Alps All news Related publications Green Economy …

… toys and baby items. Other rubber or plastic products such as gardening gloves or mouse pads may contain no more than 1 mg/kg. 25.02.2016 Annex XVII of the European … rubbers and plastics. They can be absorbed through the skin when these products are used. Our newly updated background paper explains how to avoid PAHs in daily life. Associated content Publications Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons All news Related contents Chemikalien …