… ingredient A victory for environmental protection: Cybutryn no longer to be used on boat hulls starting January 2017 Effective antifouling coatings can also do …

… made available to all citizens, science and research, business and industry, and public administration. Cooperation between the Federal Government and the Länder is … readily accessible, freely available, valid and transparent. The information can be used specifically to improve environmental and mitigation measures, for example when …

… 2020 in Chemnitz Source: Georg Ulrich Dostmann / Stadt Chemnitz Car-free days, free public transport, e-cargo bike trials – Since its launch in 2002, more and more … (German) All press releases Tags European Mobility Week … Car-free days, free public transport, e-cargo bike trials – Since its launch in 2002, more and more …

… Who is doing what in the Energiewende? Public authorities, lobby groups, universities – there are many players in the … are manifold and diverse, as reflected by the many active players in Germany. The publication "Who is who of the Energiewende in Germany – Contact Partners in … the Foreign Office in German and English, provides an overview. 24.07.2015 Short profiles and identification of contact partners present federal authorities such as the …

… Misleading calculation: EU plans for pesticide reduction at risk Pesticide use in agriculture must be reduced to protect biodiversity. Source: nemo1963 / … figures (199.38 kB) Links European Court of Auditors criticises EU indicator Publications Towards sustainable plant protection Vers une protection durable des …

… and what measures can be taken to reduce plastic pollution in Germany? A new publication by the German Environment Agency (UBA) provides an update on plastics in … too. Last but not least, plastic is increasingly entering the environment because people carelessly litter it with items such as coffee cups, cigarette butts or …

… buildings A natural hazards policy provides cover including for damage caused by floodwater and heavy rain. Source: Photograph: © elmar gubisch / … sufficiently large parts of the population. The hazards are underestimated by the public, and their knowledge regarding which kind of damage is actually covered by an …

… on their living environment, behaviour, health status and other topics are used to obtain data that can indicate possible sources and uptake pathways of … household (e.g. in the case of drinking water samples). Benefits for the general public The study results primarily serve as a basis for decisions on possible …

… (EMW) from 16 - 22 September, many German cities and towns are demonstrating how public means of transport such as buses, trains or car sharing vehicles can help to solve the challenge. Their …

… of small bodies of water is particularly high where many pesticides are used on surrounding fields. In 80 percent of the investigated streams in Germany's …

… requirements. A particularly important factor is the reduction of the overall use of plant protection agents and promoting the use of alternatives. The products … samples, 2001-2015 Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (305.09 kB) Next Previous Publications 5-Punkte-Programm für einen nachhaltigen Pflanzenschutz Documents …

… Towards a sustainable chemical intensity So far, economic development causes chemical intensification, still too often disproportionate high Source: Travel … Development Goals of the Agenda 2030 are only achievable if chemicals are used in the right extent, says the German Environment Agency (UBA). The risks for … goals. More information can be found in our Thought Starter . Associated content Publications UBA Fact Sheet Thought Starter Towards Chemical Intensity All news Tags …