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Article from 09.10.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

Geoengineering-Governance

… (anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions) of climate change, geoengineering can in fact only influence or mitigate its impacts. Interventions are usually classified … Parties reaffirmed the ban in 2016. The German Environment Agency has compiled a fact sheet (in German) on this “de facto moratorium”. Geoengineering in the oceans: …

Article from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

Switchgear

… on switchgear. An overview of the current and future regulations is summarised in a fact sheet on switchgear with fluorinated greenhouse gases (in German). We would … of SF 6 from electrical equipment In the research project "Practical recovery factors for UNFCCC F-gas inventories" (duration from 2022 to 2024), country-specific …

Article from 13.10.2016 | Last changed: 13.10.2016

Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks

… Programme for nanoscale titanium dioxide of the OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials Research strategy of the higher federal authorities on risks … – Risks related to Nanomaterials for Humans and the Environment (2007 - 2011) Fact sheets: Nanotechnology in various fields of application Use of nanomaterials …

Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 07.12.2023

Plant safety

… are invariably of importance when it comes to plant safety, notwithstanding the fact that they are addressed differently in the various applicable regulations. … structures for safety measures Apart from the human and technological factors, the organizational structure for safety measures also plays a major role … are invariably of importance when it comes to plant safety, notwithstanding the fact that they are addressed differently in the various applicable regulations. …

Article from 07.11.2017 | Last changed: 07.11.2017

Nanomaterial

white aerosol can sprays in front of black background

… and environmental technology fields. Till to date it is not compulsory for manufactures to label products containing nanomaterials. Starting from 2012 cosmetics … – Risks related to Nanomaterials for Humans and the Environment (2007 - 2011) Fact sheets: Nanotechnology in various fields of application Use of nanomaterials …

Article from 14.02.2022 | Last changed: 15.02.2022

Economic issues

… In addition to natural conditions and technical impracticability, these include the fact that water protection measures are disproportionately expensive. In Germany, … Germany therefore decided to draw up proposals on which regulations would allow manufacturers of pharmaceuticals to participate appropriately in the costs of measures … In addition to natural conditions and technical impracticability, these include the fact that water protection measures are disproportionately expensive. In Germany, …

Article from 02.02.2022 | Last changed: 25.07.2025

Maritime shipping

Sailing boat and container ship in the harbor of Hamburg

… and implemented at all levels of maritime policy.. last update on 02.02.2022 Facts about maritime shipping and its environmental impact About 6,000 years ago, … for the Baltic Sea (HELCOM) support these efforts. Environmentalists pressed for factoring the fees for the delivery of waste into the port fees in order to render …

Article from 21.03.2022 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

Transport law

… go far enough.” The guiding principle of traffic law must shift away from the satisfaction of “transport requirements“ (with cars in particular) and aim to guarantee … for the first time in Germany. It is the Federal legislator’s reaction to the fact that the aviation sector – unlike other modes of transport such as the railways … go far enough.” The guiding principle of traffic law must shift away from the satisfaction of “transport requirements“ (with cars in particular) and aim to guarantee …

Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

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… Umwelt- und Aufenthaltsqualität in urbanen Quartieren Documents Fact sheet: Framework for Successful Inner-City Development (329.46 kB) Fact sheet: …

Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

… dioxide (CO₂) in the sea. Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA CO₂ uptake depends on various factors. The most important factors are atmospheric pressure (partial pressure, p) … research groups since 1980 have shown ( Climate Change in the Baltic Sea, 2021 Fact Sheet and Baltic Earth Assessment Reports 2023) . This is partly due to the … ocean acidification, need to be further explored. Associated content Links Facts on Ocean Acidification Planetary boundaries: The oceans are becoming more …

Article from 10.12.2025 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources

The photo shows a solar park and several wind turbines

… Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources Wind power wind turbine solar farm Source: Hrui / AdobeStock “Factor X” stands for an intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly use of … through impressive imagery and illustrates how global material flows are linked. Facts and figures caution viewers to act responsibly without discouraging them. The …

Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

The Oder River under stress

… resulting from climate change can cause such events in the Oder and other waters. Factors include changing environmental conditions and human activities (e.g., … water algae Prymnesium parvum Algae blooms in water bodies are caused by many factors, including nutrient inputs like nitrogen and phosphorus from agriculture and … the Oder, discuss measures for crisis management, and exchange data on monitoring, facts, and new scientific findings. There is open, transparent, and proactive …