… Advancing REACH REACH stands for registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of … project is intended to support the work of the German authorities (such as the Federal Environment Agency, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the Federal …

… into surface waters River Source: KIT / IWG Surface water quality was considerably improved in recent decades in Germany. Nevertheless, hazardous substances … originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which measures are efficient? In order to answer these questions, integrated modelling tools have to be applied. last … has fallen well short of this target for most rivers (see " Ökologischer Zustand der Fließgewässer " and " Chemischer Zustand der Fließgewässer "). In order to still …

… / Getty Images The Corona crisis challenges many familiar things. The economy is under pressure, people are changing their habits. What does this mean for … 2020) In German, English version forthcoming: Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie in Deutschland und mögliche Konsequenzen für die Umweltpolitik … and sustainability policy? – a discussion paper Gesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Covid-19-Pandemie in Deutschland und mögliche Konsequenzen für die Umweltpolitik …

… on PFASs: new survey Questionnaire Source: Tomasz Papuga / fotolia.com All stakeholders are invited to complete the questionnaire before October 17 2021. last update on 19.07.2021 On 15 July 2021, the REACH competent authorities of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark … the restriction proposal in the coming year. Associated content Links Questionnaire REACH-CLP-Biozid-Helpdesk Tags perfluorinated hydrocarbons PFAS … All stakeholders …

… Europe. Source: CC Vision The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the EU’s farthest-reaching management and financing instrument for environmental protection in the agricultural sector. However, in order for the CAP to achieve success, biodiversity, climate and waterbody protection …

… conditions and their activity ensures a stable soil structure. Cover crops and undersown crops, which are often grown in organic farming, reduce the risk of soil … controversial discussions at national and European political level, the compromise reached on June 28, 2017, as a result of interinstitutional consultations between …

… are needed. last update on 06.06.2014 Introduction Thanks to its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, Germany is a very good place for … management systems and certification programs, provided that their technical underpinnings are sound and plausible. Germany’s legal framework The regulations and … of nitrogen rich fermentation residues cannot be adequately forestalled under current laws, a situation that can occasion increased regional nitrate loads in …

… and environmentally sound. Effects of tilling Ideally, farmers till the soil in order to create a physically favourable topsoil structure that allows for unimpeded … potentially result in irreversible soil-quality degradation. This conclusion was reached using a UBA study’s criteria for the assessment of soil structure …

… biodiversity is particularly important. For a long time, agriculture was considered a guarantor of species and biotope diversity in the open cultural landscape. … Diversity Website EU COM: EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 Website BfN: Federal Program Biological Diversity Publications Protection of Biodiversity in the … contents Indikator: Artenvielfalt und Landschaftsqualität Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Landwirtschaft Indikator: Ökologischer Landbau Düngemittel Stickstoff Related …

… impact Nitrogen surpluses and nitrogen inputs into fragile ecosystems can engender environmental damage. Nitrogen fertilizer that is not absorbed by crops can, … seepage water, especially in autumn after the harvest and during heavy rainfall. Under certain conditions, nitrate in groundwater—and subsequently in drinking … low soil moisture, high temperatures, and wind promote ammonia volatilization. In order to reduce or prevent this, the Fertilizer Ordinance (DüV), which was amended in …

… (HBCD) Related contents Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz Kooperation zur Förderung des Human-Biomonitoring Elektroaltgeräte Produktverantwortung in der Abfallwirtschaft Kunststoffe Related publications Substituting Environmentally …