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  • Article from 15.07.2015 | Last changed: 15.07.2015

    Climate protection in the waste management sector

    Bio-gas plant

    … and recycling of valuable materials are far more common than they used to be. In fact, nowadays more than 60 percent of household waste – particularly paper, glass, … Paris Related publications Potential of blue carbon for global climate mitigation - Factsheet Approaches to measure greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands Methane, the … and recycling of valuable materials are far more common than they used to be. In fact, nowadays more than 60 percent of household waste – particularly paper, glass, …

  • Article from 15.04.2016 | Last changed: 15.04.2016

    Waste containing asbestos

    Construction workers in white protective suits and respirators in a corrugated asbestos roof.

    … was mainly used for construction, namely for pipes, large flat or corrugated sheets, or for small facade and roof panels. Asbestos and materials containing … are potentially fatal. In 1995, these health risks resulted in a ban on the manufacturing, marketing and use of asbestos products in Germany, whereby the EU … degree of risk entailed by the release of asbestos fibers into the environment. The fact that this hazard is designated as H7 (carcinogenic) in Directive 2008/98/EC …

  • Article from 17.04.2015 | Last changed: 17.04.2015

    Wastes containing POPs and PCB

    transformer station

    … successful technical application that has resulted in widespread application. The fact that PCB is also toxic, enters the food chain and can potentially spread over … (pretreatment) During the breakdown process, the various materials (steel, sheet metal, copper) are recovered after oil containing PCBs has been removed. The … successful technical application that has resulted in widespread application. The fact that PCB is also toxic, enters the food chain and can potentially spread over …

  • Article from 05.12.2025 | Last changed: 05.12.2025

    Sustainable lifestyles: NiCE - From niche to centre

    young woman offers things to swap instead of buy in modern furnished store

    … Umwelt- und Aufenthaltsqualität in urbanen Quartieren Documents Fact sheet: Framework for Successful Inner-City Development (329.46 kB) Fact sheet: …

  • Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025

    Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂

    The photo shows a view of the surface of the North Sea.

    … dioxide (CO₂) in the sea. Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA CO₂ uptake depends on various factors. The most important factors are atmospheric pressure (partial pressure, p) … research groups since 1980 have shown ( Climate Change in the Baltic Sea, 2021 Fact Sheet and Baltic Earth Assessment Reports 2023) . This is partly due to the … ocean acidification, need to be further explored. Associated content Links Facts on Ocean Acidification Planetary boundaries: The oceans are becoming more …

  • Article from 10.12.2025 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources

    The photo shows a solar park and several wind turbines

    Factor X - Intelligent use of natural resources Wind power wind turbine solar farm Source: Hrui / AdobeStock “Factor X” stands for an intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly use of … through impressive imagery and illustrates how global material flows are linked. Facts and figures caution viewers to act responsibly without discouraging them. The …

  • Article from 31.07.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2024

    Science and science-policy advice in post-normal times: chance

    … Broadcasts, detailed tables and figures with case numbers, infection risks and R-factors at the top of the list in print and online media shaped the picture. The … post-normal science that classical science falls short when problems are complex, facts uncertain, values in dispute, stakes high and decisions urgent. Science must …

  • Article from 03.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Why Planetary Health can promote a more inclusive

    … that human health, climate and biodiversity crises are not disconnected. In fact, they are two faces of the same coin . The third reason why Planetary Health … that human health, climate and biodiversity crises are not disconnected. In fact, they are two faces of the same coin . The third reason why Planetary Health …

  • Article from 06.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Sustainability Transformations and Covid

    … international community needs to understand and appreciate in all sincerity is the fact that like they say in this pandemic, ‘We Are All In This Together’, similar … of population which would need to change. There is now acceptance of the fact that we need to bring about a shift to a more inclusive concept of governance, … to arrive at common goals for achieving better environments. Waste discharge from factories, whether into water bodies or into the atmosphere needs to be addressed. A …

  • Article from 22.12.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    What is the One Health approach, and how to implement it?

    … to implement it? The current coronavirus pandemic has refocused attention on the fact that more than two thirds of known infectious diseases in humans originated in … Westphal-Settele  The current coronavirus pandemic has refocused attention on the fact that more than two thirds of known infectious diseases in humans originated in … pandemic … The current coronavirus pandemic has refocused attention on the fact that more than two thirds of known infectious diseases in humans originated in …

  • Article from 14.12.2015 | Last changed: 20.12.2015

    Season's Greetings from the German Environment Agency

    … is not necessary Use the convection setting to bake your biscuits: several baking sheets can be done in one go Make use of residual heat and turn the oven off a few … is not necessary Use the convection setting to bake your biscuits: several baking sheets can be done in one go Make use of residual heat and turn the oven off a few …