… The Federal Environment Ministry (BMUV) will support the affected regions, for example, in examining all environmental damage and advancing restoration. … put too great a strain on our rivers. The EU Water Framework Directive calls for a good status of water bodies and prescribes a ban on deterioration. A near‑natural, …

… Environment Agency nevertheless expects further rise in CO₂ emissions in 2021 Good for the climate: Germany replacing coal-based electricity with more power from … contributed significantly less to the decline in emissions. The mileage of heavy goods vehicles was only slightly lower than in the previous year despite the … in terms of percentage (-53%). So-called “diffuse” greenhouse gas emissions, for example mine gas, decreased over the previous year by 0.4 million tonnes of CO ₂ …

… more products equals more packaging. Consumption habits are another reason, for example the demand for resealable packaging or dosage dispensers, some of which are … the reasons for the rise in packaging quantities and developments in filling goods and also discusses the effects of the new EU guidelines on meeting reporting …

… and substances such as lead, flame retardants or lithium batteries. Other examples are electromechanical sports equipment and furniture, “smart” sportswear, …

… the main growth period, which are of crucial importance for the development of good yields: On one hand, at least regionally, (early) summer precipitation is in … the main growth period, which are of crucial importance for the development of good yields: On one hand, at least regionally, (early) summer precipitation is in …

… before harvest – a crop which, in that drought year, had still promised to deliver good yields. Likewise, in 2019 the great heat was accompanied by heavy … before harvest – a crop which, in that drought year, had still promised to deliver good yields. Likewise, in 2019 the great heat was accompanied by heavy …

… infrastructure Just under 9 % of passenger transport and approximately 19 % of goods transport (expressed in passenger and tonne-kilometres respectively) as … time series. … Just under 9 % of passenger transport and approximately 19 % of goods transport (expressed in passenger and tonne-kilometres respectively) as …

… on persistent organic pollutants. The pollutant hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), for example, will be significant in Germany's waste management for a long time to come. …

… German Environment Agency, has issued a call to make sweeping changes, saying: "The examples from the construction sector show what a wide range of uses there is for …

… The progress of development in many regions of the world is an important and good reason for this. However, as a result of the increase of chemical intensity, …

… currently being discussed in the Parliament committees. The initiative provides a good opportunity to feed environment-related recommendations from the German …