… UV radiation at that time of year. At the end of March / early April in 2020, for example, the UV index in southern Germany (Munich) increased from 3 to 6, owing to … intensity and climate change is currently an important focal point of research. For example, data collected in the period of 1996 to 2017 at four European stations show … UV radiation at that time of year. At the end of March / early April in 2020, for example, the UV index in southern Germany (Munich) increased from 3 to 6, owing to …

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

… diversity of implementation activities nationally and internationally visible as examples of good practice, the publicly accessible SDG 12 database in German and …

… Products and services with the Blue Angel put less strain on the environment, for example by being low-energy, reducing emissions to soil, water and air as much as …

… business are detrimental to the environment and the climate. Broccoli, for example, is marketed according to a standard weight, apples with flawless skin only … To achieve this, easily accessible and comprehensible information is needed, for example in customer magazines or directly at the point of purchase Associated …

… implementation of integrated pest management should be promoted more strongly, for example with the funds earmarked for this purpose in the EU's Common Agricultural … Furthermore, UBA proposes the introduction of a pesticide tax following the example of Denmark in order to create incentives to reduce pesticide use in …

… environmental protection is producing many exciting projects. The projects are real examples of the many advantages – including cost – of sustainable construction …

… especially environmentally friendly goods to a lower rate of value added tax. For example, an economical fridge would be sold at a 7% instead of 19% VAT rate, making … a very different type in their everyday lives. It is all the nicer when we lead by example.” The SOS Children's Village Berlin offers help where help is needed. In …

… mobility. Many subsidies which harm the environment are also socially unjust. For example, there is the privileged status of company cars, subsidised by the state … are known to be endocrine disruptors or toxic to the reproductive system, for example nonylphenol polyethoxylate (NPE), which is sometimes used for dyeing. Its …

… (Energiewende) because there is not enough recycled material available. One example is the lithium which is needed for energy storage. It cannot currently be … countries have in place. According to UBA’s recommendation, zinc and copper, for example, would need to be classified as ecologically critical in future. UBA also …

… entails risks that are often not obvious at first glance. Networked products, for example, need regular updates to fix bugs or close security and functional gaps. If … certain connected products can only be controlled with the help of others, for example a heating thermostat that can only be controlled via the smartphone of a …