… These are mainly single-use products such as food containers, cups, plastic bottles and cigarette butts, but also balloon sticks. 28.05.2018 For the first time ever, … specific measures at the European level. The proposed measures include on the one hand bans, for example of straws and stirrers made of plastic. On the other hand the … are awareness raising measures proposed by the Commission and informing the public on negative environmental impacts of improper waste disposal. One example …

… cent electricity from renewable sources in 2030 is central to climate protection and cannot be achieved at the current rate of expansion. The coalition agreement is … that we need effective measures quickly in the next few years to build more wind and photovoltaic plants.” Press release No. 50/2021 | 15.12.2021 Renewable … in the electricity supply sector was drawn up based on available data. The annual publication on renewable energy developments in Germany (Erneuerbare Energien in …

… Саливанчук / Fotolia.com Diesel passenger cars with Euro 3 to 6a/b/c emission standards continue to have elevated levels of nitrogen oxide emissions in real-world … These are the results of the latest emissions measurements performed on vehicles and based on improved calculations by the German Environment Agency (UBA) in … involved in the further development of HBEFA. Version HBEFA 4.1 is available to the public. The installation file is available for a nominal charge of 250 euros from …

… any statements regarding long-term trends. The extremely high temperatures in 2018 and the associated lack of oxygen led to fish dying in many German water bodies, … infeeds of cooling or waste water, also the removal of trees growing on riverbanks and cases of increasing urbanisation. However, targeted investigations involving the … water volume is increased even further. The temperature of the water body controls and synchronises many processes involving plant life and other organisms in the …

… Advancing REACH REACH stands for registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals Source: Umweltbundesamt The following reports are the result of the project “Advancing REACH”, which is funded within the research plan of the BMU. The … update on 03.11.2020 Aim and object of the research project Together with other projects, this research project is intended to support the work of the German …

… hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is mandatory. Where do the pollutants originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which … (UWWTD, 91/271/EC). Results of a Germany-wide wastewater treatment plant monitoring project can be used to calculate emissions of selected pollutants. Information on … diuron, the chemical nonylphenol or single pharmaceutical substances (see also UBA publications: and Measures to reduce micropollutant emissions to water - Summary). …

… to achieve the climate goals. In cities, the bicycle is gaining new significance and appreciation as a means of mobility, and the distribution of public space between different uses is being discussed anew. The connection between … – Building back better based on the Green Deal (October 2020) Associated content Publications Sustainable Pathways out of the Corona Crisis International …