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  • Article from 03.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Why Planetary Health can promote a more inclusive

    … be able to promote an inclusive and durable recovery without addressing the root causes of this pandemic. While most of the public attention goes to a much awaited … and most fundamental one is the intention to solve crises by addressing the root causes of global threats instead of wasting precious human and financial resources … that no one is left behind, also in the long run. In this context, the root causes of this pandemic have a lot to do with the way we conceive our development and …

  • Article from 27.08.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    The black toe and the virus: A wake-up call for planetary health

    … a rapid decline in biodiversity and increase the risk that wild animals transfer viruses to humans. Burning forests and burning coal and oil pollute the air and … stresses on ecosystems and threatens human health . Air pollution is a cause of respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and probably also diabetes – … plant-based diet with plenty of vegetables and little meat can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease pressure on forests and reduce cardiovascular diseases. …

  • Article from 01.09.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Lessons from the Corona Crisis

    … than in the past in all sectoral policies. The "One Health" approach should be used to operationalise this leitmotif. Resilience of economic and social systems By … than in the past in all sectoral policies. The "One Health" approach should be used to operationalise this leitmotif. Resilience of economic and social systems By …

  • Article from 06.10.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    Sustainability Transformations and Covid

    … this case, the focus should be to shift to means of transport that are efficient by using fuels with low carbon emissions, along with significant use of public transport. Geographical distribution of activities will be required; … that are efficient by using fuels with low carbon emissions, along with significant use of public transport. Geographical distribution of activities will be required; …

  • Article from 30.11.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    How environmental policy stakeholders could respond to social

    … 30.11.2020 How environmental policy stakeholders could respond to social changes caused by the pandemic Blog article by Anne Klatt The crisis has created situations … environmental and climate protection aspects in the one-health approach 4) Use new momentum and attention in individual fields of action The discussion paper …

  • Article from 22.12.2020 | Last changed: 20.06.2024

    What is the One Health approach, and how to implement it?

    … Health approach, and how to implement it? The current coronavirus pandemic has refocused attention on the fact that more than two thirds of known infectious diseases in … Schröder and Dr. Kathi Westphal-Settele  The current coronavirus pandemic has refocused attention on the fact that more than two thirds of known infectious diseases in … their shared environment” (One Health Commission, 2020). Epidemics and pandemics caused by previously unknown zoonotic pathogens have been occurring in humans with …

  • Article from 14.12.2015 | Last changed: 20.12.2015

    Season's Greetings from the German Environment Agency

    … Environment Agency Our food is the source of nearly one fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions. Each and every one of us can do something practical to protect … you our climate advice for Christmas baking: Pre-heating the oven is not necessary Use the convection setting to bake your biscuits: several baking sheets can be done …

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    The Oder River under stress

    Photo from the river Oder

    … began in the Polish part of the Oder and continued downstream into Germany. The cause was a toxic brackish algae called Prymnesium parvum. last update on 19.07.2024 … of water protection. . Hot and dry summers resulting from climate change can cause such events in the Oder and other waters. Factors include changing environmental … and the brackish water algae Prymnesium parvum Algae blooms in water bodies are caused by many factors, including nutrient inputs like nitrogen and phosphorus from …

  • Article from 10.12.2025 | Last changed: 10.12.2025

    Resource use in Germany

    Opencast mining with large machines

    Resource use in Germany Recycling keeps materials in circulation and saves primary … on 10.12.2025 The German Environment Agency has been publishing a report on the use of natural resources in Germany since 2016. After 2016 and 2018, a new "Resource …

  • Article from 18.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Pain relief gel – questions and answers

    Photo showing hands with white cream, which is wiped off with a paper towel.

    … Entsorgung von Arzneimitteln Literatur Based on internal analysis by ⁠UBA⁠ using data from the following source: IQVIA MIDAS® Quarterly volume (kg) sales data … doi:10.2760/614367, JRC111198. Bielfeldt, S, Urquhart, D, Brandt, M, Hennighausen, N (2022): Reduction of residual topical diclofenac in waste water by a wiping … doi:10.2760/614367, JRC111198. Bielfeldt, S, Urquhart, D, Brandt, M, Hennighausen, N (2022): Reduction of residual topical diclofenac in waste water by a wiping …

  • Article from 10.08.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Military and armament contaminated sites

    … withdrew, NATO drastically reduced its forces in Germany, and most military bases used by these various forces were closed. Restructuring of the German military has … that it take over the “west group” military bases that the German army would not be using. This also included assuming responsibility for cleaning up contaminated sites …