… not be sufficient for most of the affected cities to comply with the annual mean value of 40 micrograms/cubic metre which is valid in the EU to safeguard human … bans." Associated content Links List of cities whose NO2 levels exceed annual mean value Documents Wirkung der Beschlüsse des Diesel-Gipfels auf die … not be sufficient for most of the affected cities to comply with the annual mean value of 40 micrograms/cubic metre which is valid in the EU to safeguard human …

… Board of Öko-Institut, said: "More electrical and electronic appliances are now being replaced although they still work well. Advances in technologies, in … and have to be replaced because of a technical malfunction." Press release No. 8/2015 | 01.03.2015 How long is electrical and electronic equipment used nowadays, when do the first signs of malfunction occur, and what are the reasons for …

… More than 27 per cent of groundwater bodies currently exceed the limit value of 50 mg/l. Should nitrate inputs not decrease soon, water utilities will have … the type of process employed and the specific local pollution, the nitrate target value to be achieved, and the amount of water to be treated. In any event, these … More than 27 per cent of groundwater bodies currently exceed the limit value of 50 mg/l. Should nitrate inputs not decrease soon, water utilities will have …

… provides answers to the most important questions concerning the phase-out. 05.05.2015 In May 2013 HBCD was identified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) under … of potentially POP-containing Wastes and Recyclates – Derivation of Limit Values Residues of flame retardants in breast milk from Germany with specific regard …

… between watercress and the roots of alder trees. Once widespread, this mussel is now on the Red List of Threatened Species. The Water Type of the Year 2018 is … lowland rivers are located in regions where intensive agriculture occurs, they are now among the most non-natural water types in Germany. Stream sections which are ecologically intact are rare. Where once a stream meandered is now a space for farmers to plough their field, the floodplain having vanished and …

… detected, of which several exceeded a concentration of 1 µg/m². This is the limit value fixed by law which has up to now applied only to banned perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). This value can … the course of the present study contained these volatile compounds, with measured values of up to 225 microgrammes per millilitre (µg/ml). The UBA has already …

… criteria. A total of 29 products, services and concepts won over the jury and have now been nominated for the Bundespreis Ecodesign 2014 (Federal Ecodesign Award). The … and broad spectrum they represent are impressive." All the nominated projects can now be viewed in an online exhibition here: … criteria. A total of 29 products, services and concepts won over the jury and have now been nominated for the Bundespreis Ecodesign 2014 (Federal Ecodesign Award). The …

… German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) are now drawing attention to the environmental impact of foodstuffs and the effects on … Holzmann, Acting President of UBA, says: "If we continue as we have done up to now, our national goal of a 20-per cent share for organic farming will not be … German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) are now drawing attention to the environmental impact of foodstuffs and the effects on …

… contamination by persistent organic pollutants in forest soil. Press release No. 26/2015 | 21.07.2015 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which have been released into the … The good news is that the levels recorded at most sites are below the precautionary values of the Federal Soil Protection and Contaminated Sites Ordinance. "Our soil …

… of its construction projects for sustainability criteria since 2011. The updated guide on sustainable building (Leitfaden Nachhaltiges Bauen) is mandatory for all federal government buildings. Every large-scale federal building project is now carried out from its inception to completion according to the Sustainable …

… measures, etc. This is the fourth time the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is acknowledging local and regional projects which make a real contribution to coping with … drought and heat of 2018 and 2019 are clear signals that these solutions are needed now more than ever. Projects are desired that show that foresight and … measures, etc. This is the fourth time the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is acknowledging local and regional projects which make a real contribution to coping with …

… drought combined with water shortages and forest fires, less certainty of snow and an increase in heavy rainfall and flooding at the same time. A new study … are possible. The study recommends that tourism regions make preparations now in order to remain attractive to travellers. The proposed measures range from … to adapt to climate change. This also applies for tourism regions, which must now modify their business models and gear them towards climate friendliness and …