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    Planning and implementation of restoration projects

    Schematic representation of the phases of a river restoration project.

    … 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 …

  • Cover from 22.01.2026

    Conference “Advancing REACH beyond 2020” Start

    … process, avoiding competitive disadvantages of EU companies via improved use of restrictions and effective enforcement and clarifying the interplay between … launched a research project to identify options to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the REACH implementation, which will be finalized in 2020. Selected … polymers in the registration requirements under REACH Improving the availability of use and exposure information Introducing authorisation obligations of SVHC in …

  • Press release 21/2021 from 06.05.2021 | Last changed: 06.05.2021

    Strengthening environmental and climate protection in corporate reporting obligations

    Ein idylisches Flussufer mit vielen grünen Bäumen, die sich im Wasser spiegeln

    … 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 …

  • Press release 35/2020 from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 12.08.2020

    Rodent control measures are contaminating fish

    ein Rattenschatten an der Wand

    … 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 …

  • Press release 40/2014 from 16.09.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Saving water: wise, overdone or practiced too excessively?

    dripping shower head

    … 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 …

  • Press release 35/2016 from 17.11.2016 | Last changed: 10.02.2017

    Electromobility has clear economic advantages

    electric car

    … 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 …

  • News from 09.04.2014 | Last changed: 09.04.2014

    Biogas must become more environmentally friendly

    Biogasanlage, im Vordergrund ein Maisfeld

    … 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 …

  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … 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 …

  • KomPass: Article from 12.07.2019 | Last changed: 11.12.2023

    Introduction to Climate Projections

    Blue sky with light clouds

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

  • Publication from 10.03.2015

    Protection of terrestrial non-target plant species in the regulation of environmental risks of pesticides

    Cover Texte 20/2015 Protection of terrestrial non-target plant species in the regulation of environmental risks of pesticides

    … 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 …

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    SubSelect - Guide for the Selection of Sustainable Chemicals

    … protection. In the medium run, sustainability leads to more innovative uses of chemicals, and is therefore also economically attractive. More sustainable … or end user of substances and mixtures to gather information on hazard, mobility, resource and CO2-emission aspects and prioritise subsitution needs or compare …

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