… of persistent substances to water often cause problems that last for decades. A few examples of the past include tributyltin compounds (TBT, from biocidal hull … of persistent substances to water often cause problems that last for decades. A few examples of the past include tributyltin compounds (TBT, from biocidal hull …

… 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 … Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 2002: Global solar UV index: a practical guide. World Health Organization. …

… chemical and bio-chemical processes accelerates at higher temperatures: For example, salts dissolve more easily in warmer water, whereas gases such as oxygen … in the cycle of the seasonal development of living organisms in the ecosystem. For example the onset of algal development in spring (cf. Indicator WW-I-9 ) is … in mind that water temperatures are raised, above all, by extended heatwaves. For example, a few hours per day with great heat of more than 30 °C make less of an …

… for these elements and emphasize that their interconnection is crucial for a good report. Reported actions should enable readers to understand target achievement … Avoid greenwashing regarding corporate greenhouse gas neutrality Current reporting practice on corporate greenhouse gas neutrality is lacking transparency. The …

… presentations and talks at the symposium concurred. "Local governments can lead by example in environmentally and nature-friendly land management", continued Ms … and erosion are reduced. Undesirable growth on the other hand can be prevented by good design of pathways and open areas. For land areas that must be kept entirely …

… of drinking water against "mobile" contaminants Drinking water in Germany is "very good" Source: bigfoot / Fotolia.com "Mobile" chemicals are what the UBA is calling … substances pose a critical challenge to water purification. To degrade them, for example by UV radiation or ozonation, or filtering (by activated carbon or membrane …

… to federal infrastructure, such as railways, trunk roads and federal waterways, for example, caused around one billion euros in 2002 and 0.3 billion euros in 2013. … the stability of the ground and can thus trigger landslides or slope slides, for example, which can damage the transport infrastructure and lead to accidents. … to federal infrastructure, such as railways, trunk roads and federal waterways, for example, caused around one billion euros in 2002 and 0.3 billion euros in 2013. …

… loss. Companies from various regions of the world will present their current practices and opportunities. Conference website / Registration UBA background paper …

… of such important goals through the establishment of better product standards, for example through a requirement to increase recyclates use. Pipes and pipe systems – … progressive when it comes to packaging avoidance. It has a high share of unpackaged goods and various reuse systems for packaging, e.g. pallets and crates. Any plastic …

… are also needed: for cars, aircraft and railway rolling stock as well as consumer goods (i.e. lawn mowers). This would reduce noise directly at its source, which is … help by making less noise – switching from driving a car to cycling or walking, for example. Traffic is a major source of noise. Noise causes illness and deteriorates …

… introduced and at times it is difficult for the various stakeholders to separate good from only apparently good. Few possibilities for consumers and other stakeholders have been available to …