… for the climate: the transport sector accounts for nearly 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions; energy produces more than one-third.  The energy sector in … 7% preferential VAT rate. This would lower the prices for fruit and vegetables or public transport. Both measures are be good for the climate and of immediate benefit …

… in articles among the European population, retailers and industry. Consumers can use a smartphone app to get information on such substances or send requests for … Earth Austria (GLOBAL 2000) Croatia: Friends of the Earth Croatia (ZelHR) Czech Republic: Arnika – Toxics and Waste Programme Denmark: Danish Environmental Protection …

… Nations calls for contributions on the importance of mountains for each of us, by using the hashtag “#MountainsMatter” in social networks. The German Environment … content Links Information on the International Mountain Day 2018 Alpine Convention Publications Green Economy in the Alps All news Related publications Green Economy …

… carbon offsetting scheme for all official travel UBA cancels credits for greenhouse gas emissions Air travel is sometimes unavoidable for long-distance official … Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "We aim to inspire the general public and industry to offset the effects of their business trips, too. The guiding …

… Friday, August 26th, 2022 16:00 — 17:30 In this event, we inquire into the root causes of the challenges resulting from the war in Ukraine by looking at current … bring the discussion back to the professional contexts of the audience and ask how public institutions and policymakers can act in light of these barriers. Keynote and …

… and reserved areas groundwater / drinking water Spatial planning tools ensure land use that protects drinking water and groundwater. Source: Visions-AD / … temperature conditions also affect the quantity and quality of any surface water used for the abstraction of drinking water (cf. Indicators WW-I-3 , WW-I-7 ). … – the equivalent of more than 10 % of the total land area of the Federal Republic. Even though the areal expanse alone does not facilitate any direct …

… Centre, we are taking a decisive step towards the protection and sustainable use of our soils. This central facility will help us to better understand the state … , climate adaptation and the promotion of soil health. The results can be used not only throughout Germany, but also at European level. This is because the …

… The measurement data for the 2018 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in Germany is now public, according to which 57 cities still exceeded the air quality limit value of … A special focus should be placed on the emissions from wood-burning in private households and the emissions caused by abrasion from brakes, clutch disks and tyres. …

… and climate protection have become considerably more important among the public in recent years. These are the findings of the environmental awareness survey … doing enough, compared to 34% in the survey two years ago. This year's survey focused on the three key areas "energy", "agriculture", and "transport": Energy: There …

… planning.  This allows companies to reschedule their transports in time or to use smaller ships with less draught. If necessary, shipping companies have to adapt … ervices for transport and infrastructure KLIWAS BMVI Network of experts Related publications Climate Impact and Risk Assessment 2021 for Germany (Summary) Tags …

… building and planning necessary as well as the provision of more information to the public. Today we are honouring four innovations which address exactly these aspects … which provides shade and passive cooling for buildings. At the same time the unit uses sunlight to generate energy. Video clip Jury 2018 Christiane Grefe (Berlin …

… on 28.11.2023 LW-R-4: Cultivation of thermophilic crops The cultivation areas used for growing the thermophilic crops of soy and durum wheat are on the increase. … Maize is a crop that has been cultivated in Germany for a long time. Contrary to using the whole plant as silage maize for animal fodder and energy generation, grain …