… ventilation with wide open windows during every break in class, and during lessons if the lesson lasts longer than 45 minutes. The IRK says that CO2 traffic lights can be used as an indicator of good or bad ventilation. … tilting of the windows is considered rather ineffective, even if it is constant. When operating air handling units (AHUs), the proportion of circulating air during …

… German Children’s Software Award TOMMI Source: TOMMI 2024 Making everyday life more sustainable and inspiring friends and family – the German Environment Agency’s … to read the story, even if there is sometimes a bit too much text. But you can also do cool things like draw posters, which brought the story to life. The style was … Store since April 2024. It belongs to the “Serious Games” genre. These are games that are entertaining but also pursue other goals – for example, to impart knowledge …

… and Development Ten million hectares of arable land worldwide are 'lost' every year Less and less fertile and healthy soil Just one of the negative impacts of climate … still transformed into settlement and circulation areas every day. Nearly half of that area is sealed: streets, paths, parking lots and buildings are erected, …

… the consequences of climate change and on climate change adaptation. The IPCC warns that the climate risks for ecosystems and humankind are growing rapidly worldwide. … measures are increasingly being implemented worldwide and are most effective when carefully planned and in tune with the regional and local situation. In many … in addition to the dramatic evident effects there will be other subtle but nonetheless serious changes. This is also confirmed by the Climate Impact and Risk …

… and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the International Design Center Berlin (IDZ) More than 400 submissions – nominees for the German Ecodesign Award 2024 have been … as more than 400 innovative and sustainable projects were submitted – a record that demonstrates the high value placed on ecodesign. Press release No. 41/2024 | …

… is a strain on the climate Slight rise in CO2 emissions from private motor vehicles Less meat consumption contributes to environment and climate protection. Source: … our climate protection goals if we reconsider our consumer habits in earnest. That means our well-loved habits, too. The production of animal products, and meat … "Consumers can buy seasonal local products and still enjoy a varied diet while doing something for the environment." The report's data on mobility shows that the …

… the range of topics shows just how multifaceted the work of the UBA is: Employees work, research and provide information on the various aspects of the coexistence of … of the German Environment Agency stated: “In all modesty, we can proudly say that a lot has been achieved over the years in environmental protection thanks to … inviting visitors to explore the challenges, milestones, successes and lessons of the past 50 years. The celebration will feature informative activities …

… achieved in environmental protection since 1990. Life has returned to many rivers that used to be ecologically dead. The air, which was acrid in some regions 30 years … By way of comparison, the highest values today are around 10 µg/m³. It was only when power stations and industrial plants were shut down or rehabilitated at the … unchanged. The main reasons for the lower emissions in the new Länder were that less lignite was burnt in the power stations and that heating systems were quickly …

… can only be achieved by giving this water body – and all streams and rivers – more space to meander. Fewer inputs of nitrogen and phosphate to these rivers must … is "Water and Climate Change". The drought in the summers of recent years are proof that climate change can affect water supply in Germany too. It is becoming urgent to … with such measures. In low water periods, floodplain meadows serve as reservoirs. Less bare wasteland along the water also means more recreational value. The German …

… in a hearing test. The reasons are unknown, although loud music, in particular when listened to with headphones, is thought to be the culprit. On this year's … teachers booklet. As early as 2009 the Federal Environment Agency determined that noise exposure starts in childhood, based on its evaluation of the German …

… other crises, such as the war of aggression against Ukraine and inflation are more in the foreground, protecting the environment and the climate remains an … of the German economy. However, according to those surveyed, it is important that the transformation takes place in a socially responsible manner and that … the negative consequences of the climate crisis for people and the environment." When it comes to the need for environmental policy action, the issue of plastic …