… for an EU-wide restriction on PFASs (press release no. 02/2023). The new limit value for PFAS is introduced in two stages. From 12 January 2026, 0.1 micrograms per litre (µg/L) will apply as a cumulative limit value for a group of 20 PFAS substances relevant to drinking water. For four special … levels. In Germany, lead water pipes are hardly a problem any more. The low limit value of a maximum of 10 µg/L cannot usually be met by drinking water flowing …

… that the expanse of designated terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the … that the expanse of designated terrain has been increasing again. For example, the value originally recorded in 2009 was finally reached again in 2020 thanks to the …

… President of the ⁠ UBA ⁠. “We must make the necessary decisions today in order to guide the various sectors towards their target goals.” Achieving this will require … in individual sectors and across sectors. It is important that interim targets and guiding frameworks are already aligned with greenhouse-gas-neutral economic activity …

… unknown. As a precaution, UBA therefore recommends the introduction of a threshold value for human and veterinary antibiotics in groundwater. Initially, the threshold should be based on the value for biocides and pesticides (100 ng/l). The inclusion of a threshold value in the Groundwater Ordinance would result in a more regular analysis of …

… are used for agricultural production. Not least, the high leisure and recreation value of coastal areas affords substantial opportunities to neighbouring communities … of the North Sea water surface has been amounting to 0.26 °C per decade. The annual values are subject to natural fluctuations (cf. Indicator KM-I-1 ). The seas warming …

… to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Since the publication of the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, due diligence has found its way …

… ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ directive (CSR Directive) – in existence since 2014 – was comprehensively revised and enhanced in 2022 under the title of … ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ directive (CSR Directive) – in existence since 2014 – was comprehensively revised and enhanced in 2022 under the title of …

… would be manageable in Germany. Since then scepticism has risen again, and since 2014 more than half of respondents were again little or not at all convinced that in … would be manageable in Germany. Since then scepticism has risen again, and since 2014 more than half of respondents were again little or not at all convinced that in …

… duration of weather-related interruptions to the supply. The hitherto highest value was recorded in July 2021, which was primarily a result of impacts from the ‘Bernd’ low-pressure system; this value amounted to an average of just under 23 minutes per end consumer within the … duration of weather-related interruptions to the supply. The hitherto highest value was recorded in July 2021, which was primarily a result of impacts from the …