… Nations calls for contributions on the importance of mountains for each of us, by using the hashtag “#MountainsMatter” in social networks. The German Environment …

… to be linked to ecological performance standards, and 93 percent are in favour of using less plant protection products, and 86 per cent support the use of less fertilisers. In the area of mobility, 64 percent of respondents are in …

… savings brought by speed limits on federal motorways Speed limits decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Source: Westend61 / Getty Images A general speed limit on German … No. 09/2020 | 28.02.2020 In 2018 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles caused 39.1 million tonnes CO2 equivalents while driving on federal motorways, … emissions of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles as a function of speed, using the Passenger Car and Heavy Duty Emission Model (PHEM). PHEM provides emission …

… in Deutschland" (in German). Press release No. 07/2018 | 22.03.2018 Because sandy lowland rivers are located in regions where intensive agriculture occurs, … designation of water development areas which does not impair other types of use. Public authorities should be granted the right of pre-emption in order to … World Water Day 2018 is making a call to tap the potential for more natural use of water ecosystems than before. Forests, meadows and wetlands are nature's …

… (i.e. day length). An increase in temperature due to climate change can cause a temporal shift in these development and activity phases of plants and animals. … which react very sensitive to changing climatic conditions. Global warming can cause changes in their occurrence, dispersal, migration behaviour, habitat selection … behaviour of long-distance migrants has changed much more slowly so far because it is genetically predetermined. For some of these species it is difficult to …

… 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 pursuant to the ruling by the ECJ. Although …

… increased slightly Lightweight plastic carrier bags still dispensed despite ban Household packaging Source: Rawpixel / Fotolia Consumption of packaging in Germany … carrier bags placed on the market to continue to fall as remaining stocks are used up. Enforcement of the ban is the responsibility of the authorities responsible …

… offset this decline so that overall employment concurrent with the development and use of renewable energy has decreased. Despite the decline, the roughly 350,000 … earlier. If the jobs in exports of installations and components needed for the use of renewable energy are included, the figure for exports of environmental …

… the 2017 German Ecodesign Award starts in January 2018. The first stop is at the Museum Information Kunst (MIK) in Ludwigsburg. The next opportunity to submit … C1-mini-HC, corporate friends® . This flexible lighting solution for showcases in museums or shop windows is mounted using magnets and offers optimal lighting. Movie clip Natascha von Hirschhausen – …

… more precise information, clear and easy-to-understand guidance, and an even more user-friendly display of current air quality in Germany. Press release No. 39/2025 | … impacts of different air pollutants comparable. All pollutants will now be assessed using a single scale. A given increase in the concentration of an air pollutant in …

… the products and services which bear the Blue Angel label have been proven to cause less pollution than comparable conventional products and services – but have the … forced labour and observe the minimum working age in clothing factories or ban the use of pesticides in cotton growing. The German Environment Agency develops its … also planned. What are the requirements of the Blue Angel award criteria? Economic use of resources in production (e.g. water, energy, recycled materials) Sustainable …

… and will organize the workshop Rural Urban Nexus – Governance for Sustainable Land Use through City Region Food Strategies during the conference. Conference website , …