… Germany Big cities like Stuttgart or Munich have the sad record of being leaders in air pollution. Source: Oliver Raupach / Fotolia.com Outdoor air concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Germany have a serious impact on … is to health in Germany. We must take every measure possible to ensure that our air is clean and healthy. The need for action is particularly urgent in cities with …

… main issue will be the replacement of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) especially in the air conditioning and refrigeration sector. By 2047, developed and developing … to the Kigali Amendment. From all fields of HFC application, the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector is the most affected one. The three-day event will … addresses authorities and enterprises which are end-users of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. In addition, the programme offers interesting …

… if we start finally complying in practice with the regulations already in force on air pollution control, climate protection and fertiliser law. Even then, this … good environmental status throughout Germany. Protection targets for water, soil, air, ecosystems and human health must be reviewed, and the permissible upper limit … of existing legislation, some of which has just been updated – the national air quality control programme or the new requirements of fertiliser law, for example …

… percent by 2030 compared to 2005). Other aspects of MSR reform: speed of response, air traffic, deletion, interaction with voluntary deletions under Art.12 (4) An …

… of high temperatures on efficiency Rising temperatures and increasing absolute air humidity impact strongly on the health and efficiency of workers. The effects … temperature – thus remaining in a healthy state – by means of perspiration. High air humidity and any necessary work clothing can restrict the evaporation of sweat … is installed and is used to best advantage, that the premises are adequately aired in the early mornings, interior heat loads are reduced, working hours are …

… time, the money raised from the auctions creates considerable financial leeway to fairly cushion the social consequences of decarbonisation." Energy: Emissions from … metals (15 per cent). Only emissions from refineries increased by 4 per cent. Air transport: Emissions from German-administered aircraft operators were about 7.2 …

… industry, on the other hand, remained virtually unchanged at minus 2 per cent.   Air transport: Emissions from German-administered aircraft operators were about 7.6 million metric tons of CO 2 -eq in 2023. This …

… to ecosystems and organisms. What is the scale of plastic litter in waters, soil, air and the seas and coasts of Germany? How and why does it get there in the first … It is also being discussed whether plastic particles are suspended in the air, in drinking water and other foods. The main reason for the global flood of … and measure them in the environment. They show their presence in the waters, soil, air and seas of Germany and what impact this has on ecosystems. They identify areas …

… Moreover, impacts on the economy can be caused by staff suffering from fatigue, impaired concentration and stress on the cardio-vascular system, making them less … are inter-connected. The positive effect of green spaces on the urban climate and air quality as well as noise abatement depends on the size, structure and … individual’s thermal comfort. Compared to the built environment, lower surface and air temperatures can develop. In addition, green spaces, especially those containing …

… trees, such as a small root space due to soil compaction and sealing, low soil and air quality, and pollutant inputs such as road salt. Urban climate and heat islands … effect tends to be. A high degree of surface sealing, few cooling green spaces, low air circulation, dark surfaces, high-rise buildings and heat emissions, for example from traffic and building air conditioning, all contribute to this. As buildings store heat and cool down only …