… planning management creates the prerequisites for a balanced solution and an efficient and successful implementation of measures. Source: CC BY 4.0 … planning management creates the prerequisites for a balanced solution and an efficient and successful implementation of measures. … Planning and implementation …

… shows that even though German companies increasingly report on climate, water, resources and waste, significant gaps remain. Only about 20 percent disclose … Only with a significant increase in transparency, the financial market can use its leverage and make its necessary contributions to the transformation of our …

… Rodent control measures are contaminating fish Rodenticide use in sewer systems causes extensive water pollution The active substances in … bodies of water through wastewater. Source: Lugaa / Photocase.de Rat poison that is used in municipal sewer systems is a source of emissions to surface water where it … cities and municipalities apply rat control measures in their sewer systems using rodenticide-containing feeding baits. The rodenticides contain anticoagulant …

… water has dropped by 23 litres to only 121 litres per capita/day today. Germany now uses only 2.7 per cent of its available drinking water resources. There are nevertheless some good reasons to continue to be careful with …

… this medium: Online citizen dialogue "GesprächStoff Ressourcen" sparks talk about resource efficiency Wanted: success stories in civic participation! Tags citizen …

… sector urgently requires a change of direction. The sector reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by only two per cent between 1990 and 2014, although the goal is … study published by UBA shows how Germany can achieve these goals in the most cost-efficient way. Ms Krautzberger said: “Electromobility is the most economical of all … Power-to-Gas methane) and of hydrogen produced from renewable electricity that is used in fuel cell vehicles (Power-to-Gas/hydrogen). The total additional costs of a …

… Biogas is a renewable energy source, but it is important to prevent “maizing of the landscape”. Source: Wolfgang Jargstorff / Fotolia.com Production of biomass and its use to generate electricity and heat have increased greatly in Germany in recent … an environmentally and nature-friendly way. 09.04.2014 In order to use energy more efficiently and thereby improve the climate balance, the siting and capacity of a …

… of refrigeration equipment Supermarkets should cool climate friendly, energy-efficient and without fluorocarbon. Source: Bernard Bailly / Fotolia.com Many fluorinated refrigerants cause great damage to the climate and also drive the greenhouse effect. Natural … gases which play a major role in the warming of the atmosphere. They are used as coolants in many air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and some are …

… and concentration scenarios. last update on 12.07.2019 What are climate projections used for? Climate projections are important for assessing possible climate changes …

… of the overall acceptability of negative effects on non-target species in arable land and adjacent areas has to be performed according to European guidelines. The … species tested (mostly crop species) and the ecotoxicological endpoints currently used (growth effects in juveniles) are associated with a high degree of uncertainty. … effects that PPP, such as herbicides, can have on food availability in agricultural landscapes. In the author’s opinion further applied research is needed to implement …