… of early warning, caution, and problem solving. We also want to provide more effective advice to policy-makers and society so that they can go beyond what is …

… lockdown was mainly limited to a period of four weeks (23 March to 19 April), the effect on the annual mean NO2 values is minor and the corresponding decrease should … values for PM10 and PM2.5. However, the limit values for particulate matter in effect are more than 20 years old and need to be adjusted to the latest scientific …

… rescinding the allocation of emissions allowances to air carriers. Further climate effects of aviation that are caused by non-CO2 emissions at cruising altitude must …

… processing, treatment and re-use of secondary materials in production. WEEE: More effective recovery of precious and special metals from durable consumer goods like …

… , they slowly release it again. In addition, the stored water has a cooling effect on its surroundings during extreme heat. Expanding the land available to …

… traffic noise affects the lives of many people in Germany and can have far-reaching effects on health. The situation has only improved slightly since 2017. Although …

… when it comes to the issue of waste in the sea. Waste pollution must be effectively reduced at the point of generation, perhaps by banning single-use …

… projects are now being developed, distributed across the country. Pilot studies are also being launched, enabling success to be assessed at a later date. …

… 61 percent of natural habitats in Europe are exposed to too much nitrogen. An UBA study shows that nitrogen loads can be reduced significantly. Since the agricultural …

… data between 1970 and 1989 show little change except for economic and weather effects. This changed abruptly with German reunification: the collapse of the …

… Schulze said: "The successful reform of European emissions trading is proving effective. The steep price hike for CO2 certificates has resulted in a significant …