… mobility. Many subsidies which harm the environment are also socially unjust. For example, there is the privileged status of company cars, subsidised by the state … are known to be endocrine disruptors or toxic to the reproductive system, for example nonylphenol polyethoxylate (NPE), which is sometimes used for dyeing. Its …

… and help retain rainwater. ‘Ecosystem engineers’, such as earthworms, are just one example of the many organisms at work. Even insects, which we typically associate with being above ground, depend on healthy soils. For example, a large portion of wild bee species important for pollination nest in soil. …

… importance of such challenges remains at a high level or is even increasing. For example, the fight against plastic waste and species extinction, the safe disposal … is only partially impacted by scientific findings. Environmental research, for example, emphasises the precarious state of biodiversity , in conjunction with …

… (Energiewende) because there is not enough recycled material available. One example is the lithium which is needed for energy storage. It cannot currently be … countries have in place. According to UBA’s recommendation, zinc and copper, for example, would need to be classified as ecologically critical in future. UBA also …

… just as important as environmental education in the national park facilities, for example. But beach trash clean-ups and fishing-for-litter initiatives also reduce … date. Among others, they include a provision of action guidelines on best practice examples and legal options for municipalities to reduce plastic waste generation. An …

… entails risks that are often not obvious at first glance. Networked products, for example, need regular updates to fix bugs or close security and functional gaps. If … certain connected products can only be controlled with the help of others, for example a heating thermostat that can only be controlled via the smartphone of a …

… be increased. Innovative projects are therefore needed that provide good practice examples for everyone to copy. The federal 'Blue Compass' competition is a unique …

… time for tilling, and this timing is heavily dependent on soil moisture. Another example is the scheduling of sowing (drilling) in spring, because specific crops … time for tilling, and this timing is heavily dependent on soil moisture. Another example is the scheduling of sowing (drilling) in spring, because specific crops …

… member states into their respective national legislations. In Germany, for example, the permanent grassland conservation precept was in force from 2015 to 2022 … member states into their respective national legislations. In Germany, for example, the permanent grassland conservation precept was in force from 2015 to 2022 …

… forest management, because the baseline conditions are often very different. For example, spruce-dominated stands are often particularly unstable owing to a lack of … forest management, because the baseline conditions are often very different. For example, spruce-dominated stands are often particularly unstable owing to a lack of …