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  • Publication from 19.03.2024

    Nitrous oxide - the underestimated greenhouse gas

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    Climate | Energy, Air, Agriculture Nitrous oxide - the underestimated greenhouse gas … oxide is being released from natural sources This fact sheet summarizes the results and content of the status report from the project “Meta-analysis - Global nitrous … The properties of nitrous oxide (N₂O) as a greenhouse gas with an impact on the climate and the different methods for accounting of nitrous oxide sources and sinks …

  • Press release 37/2023 from 13.10.2023 | Last changed: 17.10.2023

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances

    old electrical appliances, such as PC, computer screen and laptop

    “Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances … Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase Electrical and electronic equipment does not belong in … correctly in order to recover raw materials and thus protect the environment andclimate. This is because while the volume of new electrical appliances put on the …

  • Publication from 03.02.2023

    FAQ-Liste grenzüberschreitende Abfallverbringung von Kunststoffabfall

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    Waste | Resources FAQ-Liste grenzüberschreitende Abfallverbringung von … Abfallverbringung und die neuen Kunststoffeinträge Transboundary waste shipments and the new plastic inputs Language German Publisher Umweltbundesamt Links … version not available Tags Basel Convention transfrontier shipment of waste plastic waste Waste Shipment Regulation … FAQ-Liste grenzüberschreitende Abfallverbringung …

  • Press release 41/2021 from 15.10.2021 | Last changed: 18.10.2021

    Municipalities say thanks for separate collection of biowaste

    Onion peels and other organic waste in a bowl on the kitchen table

    … Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Municipalities say thanks for separate collection of biowaste There is more to biowaste than waste... Source: flobox / photocase.com The … collected biowaste becomes biogas and sustainable fertiliser. This is good for the climate and helps to conserve resources. Many people know this and are aware of the …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2025

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Tourism

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    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Tourism Climate change affects tourism which depends on weather and climate. Source: quiloo/photocase.com As an economic sector and growth industry, … tourism activities take place outdoors. Accordingly, tourism is also influenced by climatic changes. These affect tourism offers and regions in very different ways. …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

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    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health Human health can be affected by … sensitively to extreme weather events. Heat is a direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and, in extreme cases, …

  • Publication from 03.02.2023

    Auslegung der neuen Einträge für Kunststoffabfälle in der grenzüberschreitenden Abfallverbringung

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    Waste | Resources Auslegung der neuen Einträge für Kunststoffabfälle in der … grenzüberschreitend befassen. Dazu gehören insbesondere Abfallerzeuger, Abfallbehandler wie z.B. Sortierer und Verwerter, Transporteure sowie Behörden im Vollzug und … version not available Tags Basel Convention transfrontier shipment of waste plastic waste Waste Shipment Regulation … Auslegung der neuen Einträge für Kunststoffabfälle …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.01.2023 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Biological Diversity

    colourful flowering summer meadow

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Biological Diversity Changes in climate can have negative consequences for many species and ecosystems. Source: patzita/photocase.com Climate change and thus changes in … evident in animal life, especially in birds, which react very sensitive to changing climatic conditions. Global warming can cause changes in their occurrence, …

  • Press release 14/2020 from 31.03.2020 | Last changed: 03.04.2020

    Nomination of climate change adaptation projects

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    Nomination of climate change adaptation projects Blauer Kompass 2020 contest: Online voting for … actions are included, ranging from educational training modules in agriculture and climate-adapted housing, to heat protection for day care centres, schools and

  • Publication from 04.04.2023

    Reactive nitrogen in Germany

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    … Economy | Consumption, Air, Agriculture, Soil | Land Reactive nitrogen in Germany Causes and effects - measures and recommendations … and heathland. Emissions of nitrous oxide from over-fertilized fields exacerbate climate change. In many places, manure is responsible for nitrate concentrations in …