… costs borne by taxpayers Reduction of environmentally harmful subsidies creates the financial means for a sustainable policy. Source: PhotoSG / Fotolia.com …

… (by activated carbon or membrane filtration) requires a great deal of technical and financial input, not to mention energy. "The best approach is to follow the …

… natural hazards – especially the flood catastrophe resulting from the low-pressure system ‘Bernd’ in July in the Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia – … protection of their buildings from the impacts of natural hazards. Furthermore, the systematic embedding of the adaptation to climate change in the building regulations … natural hazards – especially the flood catastrophe resulting from the low-pressure system ‘Bernd’ in July in the Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia – …

… their particular landscape but also provide natural capital and many important ecosystem services. However, they are extremely sensitive to the consequences of … of humans and animals. Therefore, this region is regarded as an early-warning system for climate change and as an open air laboratory for climate adaptation. The … areas: low-carbon economy and climate adaptation, resource-efficient economy, ecosystem services and natural capital, as well as quality of life and well-being. This …

… distribution grid areas in which a particularly large number of renewable energy systems are connected should not be burdened further by rising grid fees.” … two quarters totalled 7.5 gigawatts (GW), while the addition of onshore wind energy systems only reached 0.9 GW. Around 0.4 GW of net new capacity was added to the …

… Alija / GettyImages 14.04.2020 The coronavirus crisis is presenting our healthcare system with some huge challenges: those who have fallen prey to the virus have to be …

… goods should be subject to a lower VAT rate of seven per cent. A VAT system which differentiates based on ecological criteria would be feasible, pending … certainly be no easy discussion but it is one which must be held in the EU. The system could also be applied in Germany for services such as repairs”, said Ms …

… farms as well as ecological farming and landscaping (such as agroforestry systems, contour management and beetle banks). Associated content Documents LW-R-1 … farms as well as ecological farming and landscaping (such as agroforestry systems, contour management and beetle banks). … LW-R-1: Adaptation of management …

… billion kilowatt hours). This was due to a strong increase in the number of new PV systems in the previous year and persistently sunny weather - especially in April and May. In the first half of 2020, the installed capacity of photovoltaic systems rose by 2,245 megawatts in a similar order of magnitude to the previous …

… rights. Germany distinguishes itself with a highly developed political regulatory system, an innovative economy and a vibrant civil society. Together these factors …

… due diligence? What role can established instruments like environmental management systems or new instruments like the EU certification mark play?  How can …

… on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban … on buildings as well as external shading, anti-sun glass and passive cooling systems (cf. Indicators BAU-R-2 and BAU-R-3 ). If supported by preventative urban …