… are highly active and often very stable, giving them long-lasting properties. For example, hormone preparations can impair the reproduction of fish, psychotherapeutic … are highly active and often very stable, giving them long-lasting properties. For example, hormone preparations can impair the reproduction of fish, psychotherapeutic …

… sea where they cause eutrophication. What can be done? A rethink of agricultural practices is necessary to avoid excessive nutrient inputs into water bodies. … Measures to limit the impact of agriculture include responsible fertilization practices and reducing livestock densities. Consumers could also make a …

… yellow and red. Scientists/researchers or authorities can also use the tool, for example for sustainability screening. What can ChemSelect do? 9 criteria are used to … data entry starts with including the substance identity and hazard information. A good data source is the ECHA substance database .  It is possible to upload company … a purple triangle raises awareness regarding the need to enter further data. These examples show how ChemSelect is used. They contain various explanations of what …

… and the need for strategic communication to engage policy makers effectively . For example, new legislation in Germany addressing flooding underscores the significance … powerful stakeholders, and fostering consumer motivation and awareness. Specific examples cited were electronics, fast fashion, and furniture production supply …

… disrupting this balance. In Germany, only 9 % of rivers and lakes are in good ecological condition, falling short of the European Water Framework Directive … and contributes to climate protection through CO ₂ sequestration in soils. Example: The dike relocation at Sandau Süd on the Elbe River creates 124 hectares of …

… support long-term impact. Dr. Stephan Bartke pointed to the CASRI initiative as an example of strengthening national-EU and research-policy linkages. The CASRI … itself but also the structured uptake and application of findings in policy and practice. Overcoming Barriers to Transdisciplinary Science: Sustainability science …

… the predators, parasites and scavengers that inhabit the soil, to name just a few examples. A joint initiative of the UBA, Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und … describes how genuinely exciting and multifarious soils are, and also provides practical tips for better soil stewardship. The brochure also contains a glossary, …

… policy recommendations Provide an opportunity for mutual learning and to share best practices on both sides Provide advice on the domestic implementation of UNFCCC … policy recommendations Provide an opportunity for mutual learning and to share best practices on both sides Provide advice on the domestic implementation of UNFCCC …

… rock that is fractured and comminuted by a vast array of weathering processes. For example, when water penetrates rock cracks and crevices, causing the rock to expand … of soil is driven by many factors. Source: S. Marahrens / Umweltbundesamt Good composition The soil formation processes described above determine the grain … is determined by the relative proportions of clay, silt and sand in the soil. For example, loamy sand is a mixture of all three elements, sand being the main one. …

… conditions are artificially enhanced in order to increase crop yields. But these practices modify natural soil properties in ways that are not always beneficial, in … medium sized pores that can store water for lengthy periods and that promotes good plant aeration, hydration and nutrition. The total water retention capacity of …

… way back? An overshoot of the 1.5°C benchmark would have serious consequences. For example, the melting of the ice sheets on Greenland and in the Antarctic would be … … An overshoot of the 1.5°C benchmark would have serious consequences. For example, the melting of the ice sheets on Greenland and in the Antarctic would be …

… of these functions. last update on 18.02.2014 Soil science is a discipline that is practiced by agricultural engineers, geographers, geologists, and lately … the main beneficiaries of these functions. … Soil science is a discipline that is practiced by agricultural engineers, geographers, geologists, and lately …