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  • News from 09.04.2014 | Last changed: 09.04.2014

    Biogas must become more environmentally friendly

    Biogasanlage, im Vordergrund ein Maisfeld

    … out through mandatory requirements, particularly in the case of carbon-rich fen soils. Associated content Publications On the Future of Biogas Generation and …

  • Press release 37/08 from 27.05.2008 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Setting limits for asphalt and cement

    … on Germany’s roads every year. Humans, too, suffer from land consumption: once soil is sealed it takes great efforts to reverse it. This ravenous land consumption … flooding and impedes formation of groundwater. By comparison, one hectare of forest soil can store two million litres of water for a longer period of time, providing …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    RO-R-5: Increase in settlement and transport areas

    The picture shows the construction of a new road. The partly finished road foundation is visible. In the foreground the foundation is still being completed whereas in the background it is already sealed. Half-way along the site a vibratory plate is standing. To the left of the new road, mounds of earth are visible - behind those a treeline. In the background, the roofs of a residential area are visible.

    … harvesting of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and … harvesting of renewable raw materials, it is above all relevant to protect fertile soil and productive land in a sustainable way for the future. Moreover, animals and …

  • News from 27.07.2022 | Last changed: 28.07.2022

    Pesticide authorisations put our ground-& drinkingwater at risk

    A hand holding a water glass can be seen.

    … are applied directly into the environment. The active substances move into the soil matrix and degrade there. During this process, new substances are formed. Some … and drinking water - if the legislator does not take countermeasures. In soil, the maize herbicide S-metolachlor breaks down into various degradation … impact in Germany in particular, because precipitation is relatively high and the soil is very permeable in some regions. Some degradation products are already …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    TOU-I-2: Snow cover for winter tourism

    The picture shows a ski lift heading for a slope wooded predominantly with conifer trees. The slope is covered with a thin layer of snow. However, in the foreground especially, there are large areas of ground without any snow cover thus revealing grass and bare earth. A radiant sun is shining brightly from a cloudless sky.

    … what minimum depth of snow is required in order to prepare pistes, protect the soil, ensure safe skiing operations and provide the skier with a pleasant skiing … what minimum depth of snow is required in order to prepare pistes, protect the soil, ensure safe skiing operations and provide the skier with a pleasant skiing …

  • Press release 06/2024 from 01.02.2024 | Last changed: 15.02.2024

    Climate benefit for electric cars confirmed

    Electric cars registered in 2020 are around 40 per cent more climate-friendly than cars with petrol engines.

    … in 2020. In particular, the effects on water (aquatic eutrophication) and soil (acidification) must be weighed against the climate benefits of their use. The … energy, resource and water consumption and pollutant emissions to air, water and soil. In addition to the direct environmental impact of vehicle use, the … fish). Acidification Acidification leads to a decrease in the pH value in soils and bodies of water and is responsible for the fact that nutrients and …

  • Press release 33/2021 from 23.07.2021 | Last changed: 02.08.2021

    First Blue Angel award for concrete products containing recycled aggregates

    Übergabe

    … are sometimes laid over large areas in such a way that they come into contact with soil or rainwater. This is why it must be ensured that emissions of pollutants, … the natural water cycle will not be disrupted when rainwater is discharged into soils. Concrete products for permeable overlays are therefore marked with the note …

  • News from 20.06.2024 | Last changed: 27.06.2024

    UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe

    Picture of the Berlaymong building, seat of the European Commission in Brussels

    … example by providing incentives for farmers to use production methods that improve soil health and water quality. It is also important to educate farmers and the general public about the need for good soil and water quality in order to produce affordable food and feed. Circular …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.12.2025

    Cluster Spatial, regional and urban development planning

    The picture shows an excerpt from a development plan for a residential area with semi-detached and terraced housing. There are two mechanical pencils lying on the plan.

    … balancing any land use interests in respect of natural resources such as water and soil. Where do we have gaps in data and knowledge? Planning at Länder and regional … balancing any land use interests in respect of natural resources such as water and soil. … Planning at Länder and regional level implements, either explicitly or …