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  • Press release 39/2012 from 25.10.2012 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Managing biomass sustainably - Respect the ecological limits of land use!

    … the rising demand for biomass for food, energy or building materials. At the same time, the use of land worldwide is associated with serious ecological and social … the rising demand for biomass for food, energy or building materials. At the same time, the use of land worldwide is associated with serious ecological and social …

  • DzU article from 13.09.2024 | Last changed: 13.09.2024

    Indicator: Greenhouse gas emissions in industry

    A graph shows greenhouse gas emissions and gross value-added between 1995 and 2023. Greenhouse gas emissions fell from 237 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents in 1995 to 155 million tonnes in 2023. Gross value-added increased during that time.

    … in parallel with those of the economy as a whole. In addition: At the same time, the sector’s gross value-added grew by nearly 32 % between 1995 and 2023 … in parallel with those of the economy as a whole. In addition: At the same time, the sector’s gross value-added grew by nearly 32 % between 1995 and 2023 …

  • News from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 08.11.2024

    COP29: How to finance global climate action?

    Entrance with banner COP29 Baku Azerbaijan

    … from the private sector. Furthermore, questions regarding access to funds, the time frame, and the review dates of the NCQG are controversial. A balanced outcome …

  • News from 14.07.2015 | Last changed: 14.07.2015

    Removing POP from the cycle: proposal to introduce limit values

    polystyrene insulation materials are removed from a facade

    … the food chain and are toxic to humans and the environment either directly or over time. The five chemical compounds HBCD, HCBD, PCN, PCP and SCCP were tracked in the … (HBCD), for example, will be significant in Germany's waste management for a long time to come. Until recently it was the most common flame retardant used in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-1: Information on how to act in a disaster situation

    The picture shows a group of two women and two men participating in a First Aid training exercise. The course leader uses a doll to demonstrate cardiac massage.

    … can protect their own safety and that of their fellow human beings at the same time as helping to improve overall safety. In case of an accident or emergency situation, emergency relief responders need time to reach their target location and provide the necessary assistance. In case of …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-3: Hailstone damage in agriculture

    The picture shows a field of maize after a tempest. The maize plants are heavily damaged, with stalks snapped off. Between the plants, there are still areas of standing water.

    … of 2018 has demonstrated that the average yield losses mentioned above can sometimes be much more severe. Many agricultural businesses struggled to survive. The … accumulation risks, which means that several regions can be affected at the same time. The high amount of damage associated with such situations thus increases the …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Forestry

    Stack of wood logs

    … the stomata of their leaves. This causes them to lose less water, but at the same time they can absorb less carbon dioxide. This limits the performance of … earlier in spruce stands, with higher reproduction rates, shorter development times, and the formation of additional generations and sibling broods. As climate …

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    How the EU calculates the pesticide risk down to a minimum.

    Grafische Darstellung der EU Absatzzahlen

    … misleading. The goal of the SUR would be achieved on paper within a foreseeable time after its adoption, without any reduction in pesticide use taking place in … misleading. The goal of the SUR would be achieved on paper within a foreseeable time after its adoption, without any reduction in pesticide use taking place in …

  • Press release 44/2021 from 28.10.2021 | Last changed: 06.12.2021

    Environmentally Harmful Subsidies: nearly half granted for road traffic and aviation

    Euro bank notes

    … production and behaviour patterns that are harmful to the climate. We all know that time is running out with regard to climate protection, which is why we must make … if it subsidises environmentally harmful products and processes at the same time. " Economic incentives are currently being set in opposite directions - …

  • Press release 47/2012 from 29.11.2012 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Mineral oil residue in advent calendars can be avoided

    … source.“ The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has been using these inks for some time in the sheetfed and heatset offset processes for its printed brochures and … source.“ The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has been using these inks for some time in the sheetfed and heatset offset processes for its printed brochures and …

  • Cover from 10.04.2017

    Greening the economy Programme

    … taking action for climate protection and aims at climate neutrality.  At the same time, climate initiatives go beyond the energy sector itself, involving also … residents' health and by reducing energy costs also for consumers. At the same time, through conscious consumer behaviour, citizens can improve their quality of …