… causing effluent to be washed into bathing waters. Data from recent years show that the hygienic water quality of the vast majority of bathing waters remains … measures are taken. The risk of infection with the SARS coronavirus-2 increases when people are crowded together in one place at the same time. This is why the … and expose other bathers to risk. This is a universally applicable rule, regardless of which potential pathogens are involved. Associated content Links Results as …

… state award for climate change adaptation projects. This will be the first time that the prize is offered as a federal award. Effective immediately, the Federal … years have shown this very clearly. Municipalities face particular challenges when it comes to warding off the consequences of the climate crisis. The federal … in Germany are diverse, and each has its own unique requirements. Nevertheless, mayors and district commissioners can learn a lot from each other. With the …

… pollute bodies of water through wastewater. Source: Lugaa / Photocase.de Rat poison that is used in municipal sewer systems is a source of emissions to surface water … said: "Cities and municipalities must comply with regulations to protect waters when carrying out chemical rat control measures. There are already numerous … Gewässerbelastung mit Rodentiziden (PBT-Stoffe) und Erarbeitung von Risikominderungsmaßnahmen zum Schutz der aquatischen Umwelt Antworten auf häufig gestellte …

… conference will take place virtually as an online event for the first time. More than 500 participants from over 40 countries are expected to attend. 25.08.2020 … conference will take place virtually as an online event for the first time. More than 500 participants from over 40 countries are expected to attend. … European …

… results of COP30 are disappointing and reflect the complex geopolitical situation that prevented substantial progress. The proposed roadmap for a global phase-out of … the second day of negotiations. In the second week of negotiations, an alliance of more than 80 countries was formed to map out a concrete plan for the joint decision … due to droughts, sea level rise, floods and heat waves (see IPCC 2023 ). Nevertheless, even with current projections, we are still heading for a future with climate …

… partner. ZeroPM will develop political, technological and market-based tools that aim to reduce the use and emissions of persistent and mobile substances as well … and mobile substances. UBA will participate in the project in a dedicated Policy work package via the analysis of political goals and targets at European and … partner. ZeroPM will develop political, technological and market-based tools that aim to reduce the use and emissions of persistent and mobile substances as well …

… initiative presents assessment values for phthalates, cadmium and bisphenol A – more to follow Human biomonitoring traces exposure to pollutants Source: angellodeco … effects on the environment and human health cannot always be estimated. I am glad that the HBM4EU initiative is paving the way for a better assessment of the human … European level and has now succeeded in pooling a comprehensive set of HBM data at that level. The metadata from 94 HBM studies and 37 harmonised datasets are …

… this initiative aims to ensure these are actively directed and harnessed towards a more sustainable future. The Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability … year, CODES has grown into a community of over a 1000 individuals and organisations that have worked to co-create an Action Plan for a Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age with …

… record of being leaders in air pollution. Source: Oliver Raupach / Fotolia.com Outdoor air concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Germany have a serious impact … concentrations of NO2 in both rural and urban areas. The study also shows that nitrogen dioxide pollution is associated with diseases such as diabetes … into consideration; secondly, no health impact was factored in for NO 2 exposure of less than 10 μg/m 3 due to a current lack of reliable research which unequivocally …

… Source: Leo Brix / Fotolia.com One of the principles of environmental protection is that wastes must be recycled. However, it is counterproductive to reintroduce a … to determine their presence in waste and recycled products. The study recommends when wastes should still be recycled and which disposal paths, including …