… load of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) for the seven selected rivers and the development of a harmonised methodology for the estimation of these riverine loads into the North Sea and the North-east Atlantic. For this purpose Belgium, Denmark, Germany (lead country), the Netherlands, and Spain contributed to this study with measuring programmes on seven rivers. …

… As recounted Dear readers, Phasing out fossil fuels, such as natural gas, oil and coal, has long been a matter of urgency on account of the climate crisis. The Russian war against Ukraine and the uncertainty about an impending halt to gas supplies are also relevant … the moment. We must rapidly expand renewable energy sources and simultaneously be more conservative in our use of energy. More on this in this newsletter issue. It is …

… Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Water Soil / Land Digitalisation UBA news As recounted Welcome to the new issue of “UBA aktuell”, … here. Supermarkets play a key role when it comes to making our food system more sustainable and environmentally friendly. A new study commissioned by the UBA …

… UBA News As recounted Dear readers, They consume resources unnecessarily and produce a lot of waste that harms the environment and is a nuisance in streets … all packaging that is filled on site by the business. Very small businesses with no more than five employees and a sales area of no more than 80 square metres, such as …

… - No.: 5/2020 No.: 5/2020 | 08.10.2020 Rubrics Consumer tips UBA positions Science and Research Economy and Environment Environment at municipal level Environment International Law and … with heavy metals such as mercury and persistent organic chemicals has fallen by more than 95 percent in many major eastern German rivers since the early 1990s. And …

… "UBA aktuell" - No.: 3/2018 No.: 3/2018 | 12.06.2018 Rubrics Consumer tips Science and research Industry & environment Environment at municipal level Environment at … infiltrations from agriculture into our groundwater a cause of worry,  making it a more costly exercise to maintain the quality of our drinking water. Certain …

… - No.: 2/2019 No.: 2/2019 | 25.04.2019 Rubrics Consumer tips UBA positions Science and research Industry & environment Environment at municipal level Environment at … the previous year. However, a large share of the reduction comes from the warm, dry and sunny weather. For future reductions we need to be proactive and do a lot more. Find out more in this newsletter.  This issue also looks at damage to the …

… Economy | Consumption, Soil | Land, Agriculture Economic Impact of the Spread of Alien Species in Germany This research will not be restricted solely to the biology and remediation of invasive species, but will also evaluate their adverse health effects and economic impact. Download Series Texte Number of pages 229 Year of publication …

… - No.: 4/2017 No.: 4/2017 | 09.08.2017 Rubrics Consumer tips UBA positions Science and research Industry & Environment Environment at municipal level Environment at … of our groundwater with nitrate from intensive agricultural practices. Read more about the matter in this newsletter. We would also like to recommend – hot off …