… matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollution. Source: Umweltbundesamt How good is the air that we breathe? Reliable and up-to-date information is now … measuring stations across Germany. An air quality index (AQI) ranging from "very good" to "very poor" also provides an instant view of the air quality at every …

… applications and share of exports shrinking Demand for environmental protection goods made in Germany is high in all areas Source: FiledIMAGE / Fotolia …

… patterns”, aims to bring about the necessary changes in our lifestyles and economic practices. Sustainable consumption and production means consuming and producing … diversity of implementation activities nationally and internationally visible as examples of good practice, the publicly accessible SDG 12 database in German and English was …

… with the economy of other countries. In 2021 companies based in Germany exported goods and services totalling a value of 1,379 billion Euros, while imports amounted … on cross-border risks of climate change and to plan appropriate measures – for example, greater differentiation of trade relations at the company level 189 or – at …

… of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on … of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in Germany (KMK) on proper airing practices in schools. The handbook reflects the UBA experts' recommendations on …

… lake is named 2021 water body type of the year Nearly all German Alpine lakes in "good" ecological condition - but threatened by climate change The Eibsee, an Alpine … - and thus the minimisation of pollution - almost all alpine lakes now enjoy a "good" or "very good" ecological condition. However, changes occurring in the course …

… protection policy, improvement of resource efficiency and nutrient pollution, good news for recycling rates and drinking water quality. 18.12.2017 Climate change … the requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. Drinking water is also very good virtually everywhere. In contrast, the ecological status of many rivers and …

… home. UBA's Vice President Thomas Holzmann says, "Today's electrical and electronic goods are much more efficient than they were ten years ago, but a lot more can still … whether a piece of equipment is consuming power even though it is not in operation. Example: if a mobile phone power adaptor is plugged in and stays warm after the …

… individual planning regions depends above all – apart from variations in planning practice – on the individual spatial properties of regions, such as soil properties … of the actual soil cover; this is because the areas thus safeguarded must allow for good infiltration of water into the soil. So far, spatial planning has provided …

… be attributed to the relatively cool weather pattern prevailing in those years. For example, the annual mean temperature in 2010 of 7.8 °C was distinctly below 2011 … benchmarks for maximum watercourse temperatures, with the objective to achieve a good and very good ecological condition. In order to maintain a very good ecological …