… goods should be subject to a lower VAT rate of seven per cent. A VAT system which differentiates based on ecological criteria would be feasible, pending … certainly be no easy discussion but it is one which must be held in the EU. The system could also be applied in Germany for services such as repairs”, said Ms …

… the structural surplus in emissions allowances in the European emissions trading system, because the annual budget established ahead of the third trading period has … amount corresponds to a 27% share of Germany's emissions in the emissions trading system. The emissions from industrial installations have thus remained unchanged …

… NO2 per cubic metre of air or less. Some municipalities also use air filtration systems or close lanes directly in front of the measuring stations to improve air … A temporary reduction in traffic volume is no more a part of this than are filter systems that only purify the air in the immediate vicinity of the air monitoring …

… farms as well as ecological farming and landscaping (such as agroforestry systems, contour management and beetle banks). Associated content Documents LW-R-1 … farms as well as ecological farming and landscaping (such as agroforestry systems, contour management and beetle banks). … LW-R-1: Adaptation of management …

… billion kilowatt hours). This was due to a strong increase in the number of new PV systems in the previous year and persistently sunny weather - especially in April and May. In the first half of 2020, the installed capacity of photovoltaic systems rose by 2,245 megawatts in a similar order of magnitude to the previous …

… uneven distribution of precipitation across the seasons pose a risk to forest ecosystems. Drought stress Drought is considered one of the main abiotic stress factors … trees and conifers, very young trees are susceptible to drought. Their root system is not yet sufficiently developed to tap water from deeper soil layers. The … copper beech (16 percent) and oak (11 percent). Due to its mostly shallow root system, spruce is very sensitive to drought and can be damaged much more easily by …

… rights. Germany distinguishes itself with a highly developed political regulatory system, an innovative economy and a vibrant civil society. Together these factors …

… due diligence? What role can established instruments like environmental management systems or new instruments like the EU certification mark play?  How can …

… at present. A further proposal is to reform distance classes and to establish a system more in line with the "user pays" principle. If air fare tax were graduated … emissions at cruising altitude must also be included in the emissions trading system. Direct CO2 emissions of aircraft can be reduced to zero with Power-to-Liquid … and climate." Low-polluting aviation considers both climate change mitigation and systematic noise mitigation in particular. UBA proposes a combination of …

… The washwater can transport pesticide residues from the farm into sewage systems, which then are not adequately degraded at wastewater treatment facilities. … permit will in future justifiably be required to install exhaust air cleaning systems. The UBA recommends introducing a similar requirement for cattle sheds. Soil …

… publication "Handbook Emission Factors for Road Traffic (HBEFA)“ which features a systematic calculation of the impact of this bad state of affairs. It illustrates … (HBEFA) was first published in 1995 and has been updated on a regular basis with financial support from public authorities in Germany, France, Norway, Austria, …

… so they may not introduce any packaging on the market. The ZSVR also monitors the financial requirements of more sustainable packaging and compliance with recycling …