… "Signals 2013" takes a close-up look at air quality in Europe Air quality in Europe has improved Source: storm / Fotolia.com Poor air quality can have serious impacts on our health and the environment. How is Europe’s air quality? What are the main sources of air pollutants? How do they affect our health and the environment? What does Europe do to improve air quality? 18.12.2013 The new …

… How to assess land and soil degradation on global level? Water erosion is globally one of the most … the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They contain targets dealing with soil quality, restoration of degraded soil and strive to achieve a land … (through satellite imagery). The results varied substantially, depending on the conceptual framework used, total area analysed, parameters chosen for analysis, and …

… UBA and BfN for a green and just transition in Europe Decisions by the European … incentives for farmers to use production methods that improve soil health and water quality. It is also important to educate farmers and the general public about the … and feed. Circular economy, resource conservation and sustainable consumption The concept of a circular economy aims to conserve resources and is an overall economic …

… Climate protection and clean air: Polish-German city cooperation Low-emissions mobility is a challenge in cities in Germany and Poland. Source: eloleo / Fotolia.com Climate protection and better air quality are important issues in cities in both Poland and Germany. In an advisory …

… Novel materials should be safe and sustainable Nano structures are more than 1000 times smaller than the diameter … technical innovation. This joint perspective is based on current discussions about concepts for safe and sustainable design (“Safe and Sustainable by Design”) of …

… Global Stocktake reveals climate action gaps and opportunities Closing plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference on December … only possible if everyone makes a fair contribution. An analysis of the four equity concepts responsibility, capabilities, egalitarianism and sufficientarianism, which …

… Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions Many peatlands have been … An UBA study develops incentives how to reduce peatland emissions worldwide. … Peatland and forest climate protection to reduce GHG emissions …

… Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from peatlands and forests Peatlands be used for agricultural purposes Source: Corinna Gather / … The analysis covers measures both at international level (UNFCCC) and EU level. … Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases from peatlands and forests …

… CO2 removal should be limited to safe and sustainable measures Forests & wetlands … can have negative impacts on ecosystems, water supply as well as soil and water quality. Depending on the site selection, storage of CO 2 can also pose risks, such …

… Blue Angel: New requirements for mobile phones and textiles Mobile phones and … the ecolabel ensures among others its longevity : The battery must meet high quality standards and be replaceable by consumers without special expert knowledge. …