… Waste | Resources, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters International paths for more resource efficiency Policies and trends in selected countries The brochure describes ways to increase resource …

… Climate | Energy, Agriculture Report on typical GHG emission values for the cultivation of agricultural raw materials for NUTS 2 regions or a more disaggregated level in Germany according to RED II This report explains the … for the cultivation of agricultural raw materials for NUTS 2 regions in Germany and presents the results. The calculations for eleven energy crops are based on …

… Chemicals Are substances more persistent than test systems lead to believe? Non-extractable … there as residues. Some can be released again into the environment in the long-term and should be considered in the persistent assessment. Besides substances properties …

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters International Environmental and Sustainability Policy During and After the Covid-19 … policy. For example, the nexus of environment and health should be given more attention and the resilience of economic and social systems should be …

… Economy | Consumption Guide to green public procurement of interior-floor coverings, panels, and doors made of wood and timber products Floor coverings, panels and interior … (Hrsg.) Language English Other languages Deutsch Publisher Umweltbundesamt Links more about the procurement of interior-floor coverings, panels, and doors made of …

… Transport Further development of public transport in and after the pandemic German case study … ticket have proven that it takes innovative approaches to make public transport more attractive. This study investigates the changes in demand for public transport …

… Sustainability | Strategies | International matters The impact of digitisation and big data analysis on the sustainable development of … positively or negatively as a result of the assessment. Overall, significantly more positive (34) than negative (15) impact paths were identified.   Download …

… Chemicals Antifouling in recreational boating: Guidelines for a safe and environmentally sound … you will find some tips on how to make the antifouling protection of your boat more environmentally friendly. The German Environment Agency has published a more …

… Chemicals, Waste | Resources, Health, Soil | Land, Water Research and Monitoring Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, … intensive research and coordinated efforts to better understand and consequently more effectively mitigate the wide-ranging impacts of waste pollution. The annex to …

… Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption, Health, Noise Annoyance and sleep disturbance due to noise from air-source heat pumps and air … heat pumps and air conditioners can affect sleep, concentration and mood in more than 40 test subjects. These results make it clear that these sounds are …

… Chemicals, Health, Water Trends of pharmaceutical residues in rivers, suspended particular matter and fish – New insights by new analytical methods for active substances, their … metabolites and transformation products Environmental research is detecting ever more pharmaceutical residues in the aquatic environment as analytical methods become …

… Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption China’s Pilot Emissions Trading Systems and Electricity Markets (Hubei and Shenzhen) … carbon pricing has played a very limited role in driving low carbon investments. A more market-oriented electricity trading market and deregulation of electricity …