… into streams, which harm insects and plants. Source: ruudmorijn // iStock A new study commissioned by the German Environment Agency shows that pesticide … and improve the environmental impact of agricultural use of ⁠pesticides and the effectiveness of protective measures. Already, the results show that vegetated … of water bodies in the agricultural landscape The small water body monitoring studies prove that pesticides do not only have an effect on the area of application. …

… Nitrogen dioxide has serious impact on health UBA study assesses health impact of nitrogen dioxide in Germany Big cities like … even higher: around 14 per cent, or about 439,000 cases.  Although epidemiological studies do not allow to draw conclusions about causal relationships, they do deliver … of consistent results about the statistical correlations between negative health effects and NO 2 exposure. The model calculations which were applied for the …

… conservation has long been completely natural for most people in Germany, and the effects are noticeable: since 1991, the consumption of drinking water has dropped by … climate change Germany is well-advised not to give up on saving water." A new UBA study shows why and where it still pays to save water. Press release No. 40/2014 | …

… create conditions that cast environmental protection as a competitive advantage Study examines environmental commitment of Germany’s eight major food retailers … increases in their food outlets and business offices. On the whole, the companies studied could make much greater use of their influence and scope for action, says a …

… the findings of a detailed analysis of the Environmental Awareness in Germany 2020 study. There is little doubt anymore that climate change is man-made. The study also shows that the population is very much in favour of a number of response …

… Protection (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) Environmental awareness study: Majority of Germans consider adaptation to already clearly noticeable climate … show very clearly that weather extremes are increasing – with considerable negative effects on the environment, the economy and also on people's health. This forces us …

… Bilkei / Thinkstock/iStock New performance standards for vacuum cleaners become effective on 1 September 2014. The devices must consume less power and be built more …

… during operation, but also during production and disposal. According to a recent study commissioned by the German Environment Agency (UBA), electric cars registered … still some disadvantages for electric cars registered in 2020. In particular, the effects on water (aquatic eutrophication) and soil (acidification) must be weighed …

… themselves to be environmentally aware or not. These are the findings of a new study by the German Environment Agency (UBA). UBA's President Maria Krautzberger … in a group above or below the average consumption of material resources. The study reports that this is why people with high levels of environmental awareness do not necessarily leave a light carbon footprint. In contrast, of all the groups studied, those from more modest social milieus and whose self-perception is to be …

… climate change as sources of greenhouse gases – this is the conclusion of a new UBA study. Modified water bodies in particular emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous … the stored gases into the atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse gas (GHG) effect. Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from water bodies Bodies of water … areas are highly effective. Conclusion The evaluation of over 250 scientific studies has shown that emissions from water bodies are underestimated in previous …

… as advertising. The German Environment Agency (UBA) took part in an EU-wide study on this. The findings showed that advertising was only consistently labelled … throughout Europe are uncovered and remedied. The sweep is not a representative study of the entire influencer industry. However, the coordinated investigations are … as advertising. The German Environment Agency (UBA) took part in an EU-wide study on this. The findings showed that advertising was only consistently labelled …

… carbon monoxide emissions from old wood-fired boilers and furnaces will come into effect on 1 January 2015. Transitional arrangements governing small and medium-sized firing installations (1st BImSchV) are currently in effect. Boilers and furnaces which do not meet the new requirements should be …