… should be reduced Antifouling paints are reapplied every one to two years because the biocides are washed out. Source: Dr. Michael Feibicke / UBA According to … surface waters every year. Paints and coatings which contain biocides are often used to protect against unwanted growth of algae or mussels. Copper is the most … use.   Associated content Links Antifouling Biocides in German Marinas (engl.) Publications Sind kupferhaltige Antifouling-Anstriche ein Problem für unsere …

… ingredient A victory for environmental protection: Cybutryn no longer to be used on boat hulls starting January 2017 Effective antifouling coatings can also do …

… and what measures can be taken to reduce plastic pollution in Germany? A new publication by the German Environment Agency (UBA) provides an update on plastics in … too. Last but not least, plastic is increasingly entering the environment because people carelessly litter it with items such as coffee cups, cigarette butts or …

… heat pump. Source: co2online Heat pumps will play a key role in the future, greenhouse gas-neutral heating of buildings. Last year, every fourth new heating system was … of heat pumps. Interested parties can simply enter information about their project using an input form on the German Environment Agency's website: …

… on their living environment, behaviour, health status and other topics are used to obtain data that can indicate possible sources and uptake pathways of … household (e.g. in the case of drinking water samples). Benefits for the general public The study results primarily serve as a basis for decisions on possible …

… (EMW) from 16 - 22 September, many German cities and towns are demonstrating how public means of transport such as buses, trains or car sharing vehicles can help to solve the challenge. Their …

… of small bodies of water is particularly high where many pesticides are used on surrounding fields. In 80 percent of the investigated streams in Germany's …

… between cities and urban hinterland Economise on space, shape open spaces, promote public transport and cycling, encourage co-working Dormitory towns should become … a new strategy paper titled UMLANDSTADT umweltschonend. "Too much land has been used in city outskirts, open spaces are disappearing and commuter traffic still …

… all over Germany can be found on one portal – just a click away. The aim is to make publicly available information on environmental protection and nature conservation … and there will be information on how the available environmental information may be used. This creates user-friendly access to existing information. The umwelt.info …

… much welcome the fact that despite the coronavirus pandemic, local authorities are using European Mobility Week to approach the topic with many different campaigns and … in switching to more climate-friendly means of transport such as the bicycle or public transport. Dresden is organising an online web seminar on climate justice, … persons. In some places, people with physical disabilities are still unable to use green public transport, for example if stairs have to be climbed, announcements …

… and other pressures. In order to achieve such a status, the impact of various uses such as shipping, tourism and coastal agriculture must be further reduced. This … the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive for the waters of the Baltic Sea. The public can comment on the draft status assessment until 15 April 2024: …

… air in buildings and homes is one of the topics in this year's UBA What matters publication. Source: Halfpoint / Fotolia.com The German Environment Agency (UBA) is … and sealants. In excessive concentrations, VOCs are harmful to health and can cause headaches or dizziness. The "Ü" symbol used in Germany may no longer be used …