… change and water abstraction are endangering the quality and quantity of this vital resource. Press release No. 16/2022 | 22.03.2022 The summers of 2018 and 2019 saw … on forests. Measures must therefore be taken to retain the available water in the landscape for longer and to stabilise the landscape water regime. The groundwater … and pesticides must enter groundwater in the future so that it can continue to be used as drinking water without expensive treatment. Groundwater is also the water …

… that a growing supply of connected driverless cars could lead to their increased use at the expense of environmentally friendly modes of transport. This is because … climate protection, energy efficiency, road safety, health protection as well as land and resource consumption. The results of the study are summarised and prepared for …

… Guideline Foods carry a significant ecological backpack. Their production requires land area, consumes water and generates greenhouse gas emissions. Sadly, private households in Germany alone incur some 6.7 million tonnes of food waste every year. …

… litter Much plastic waste accumulates in the water Source: BfG The microplastics used in peels or shower gels contribute a comparatively little though unnecessary … microplastics. Some six to ten percent of the plastics production worldwide lands in the world's oceans, says the study. Roughly 300 million tonnes of plastic …

… European Commission should continue an ambitious policy that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, protects biodiversity and distributes … tyre manufacturers must be tightened. Biodiversity and ecosystem services Nature, landscapes and biodiversity are inherently valuable and must be protected, preserved … and water quality in order to produce affordable food and feed. Circular economy, resource conservation and sustainable consumption The concept of a circular economy …

… The New Urban Agenda is a document produced by the international community which focuses on the development, performance and sustainable design of cities – which for … because it clearly defines what makes a modern city: compact human settlement, efficient use of resources, promotion of public transport and healthy living conditions in cities for …

… at schools Pupils in an elementary school. Source: iStockphoto / Wavebreakmedia The use of mobile air purifiers alone is no substitute for adequate ventilation in … of outside air. Therefore, every ventilation possibility should continue to be used even when using air purifiers. The IRK states that rooms in which there is no possibility of …