… like to thank them today. It is important for everyone to participate and collect organic waste separately. The easiest way to do it is to make use of the local authority's organic waste bin. That's why I'm campaigning for as many municipalities as possible …

… the protective coatings used on recreational craft to prevent the growth of small organisms and algae on boat hulls. The substances can migrate from the boat hull … the measured concentrations in the environment may have negative effects on aquatic organisms. The UBA advises against the use of antifouling coatings by private … the substance's properties, its behaviour in the environment and impact on man and organisms. A given EU Member State uses this dossier as the basis of its risk …

… after the previous crop – cultivated as part of crop rotation – has been removed. Organisational requirements in individual agricultural businesses may also play a … and a good aggregate structure in the soil. It is essential to maintain the organic soil substance or – where necessary – to improve it as required by …

… builds up stable soil aggregates that reduce siltation through the activity of soil organisms. An area-wide mulch layer has a particularly erosion-reducing effect, as … subseeds (e.g. clover grass), a periodic use of grassland, a sufficient supply of organic matter to the soil through the crop residues (e.g. straw, roots) remaining … irrigate urban green spaces, attaching water bags to newly planted urban trees or organising watering partnerships in neighbourhoods. Such measures should in any case …

… the limits for ozone and particulates which are recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) continue to be exceeded. The WHO levels are much more restrictive … The 20 µg/m 3 annual mean guideline value recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) was exceeded at nearly one quarter (24%) of all the measuring … are reduced – and they are mainly nitrous oxides from traffic and volatile organic compounds released from solvents in paints and varnishes. "We can only avoid …

… in Berlin at the conference “Urban plus rural creates added value”, which was organised by the German Environment Agency (UBA) together with the Institute for … allow various aspects, e.g. in the areas of “Managing residential areas” or “Organising material cycles”, to be explored in greater depth. Experiences from the … in Berlin at the conference “Urban plus rural creates added value”, which was organised by the German Environment Agency (UBA) together with the Institute for …

… means of transport such as the bicycle or public transport. Dresden is organising an online web seminar on climate justice, and in Würzburg there is a … from September 16-22, 93 towns and cities in Germany will show how mobility can be organised in a socially just manner. … European Mobility Week: Zero-emission …

… Agency (UBA) convened some 50 experts from specialist departments, scientific organizations, fishery and environmental associations to a first session in Berlin … Agency (UBA) convened some 50 experts from specialist departments, scientific organizations, fishery and environmental associations to a first session in Berlin …

… in bark are left in the forest, they can provide perfect breeding sites for pest organisms, thus strongly favouring their reproduction, unless appropriate action is … woodland users or for people who work in these areas. This is why forestry organisations – at least regionally – endeavour to remove damaged timber from forest …

… Some 150 participants from science, public institutions, industry and environmental organisations attended the conference and 200 more joined via live stream to discuss … Some 150 participants from science, public institutions, industry and environmental organisations attended the conference and 200 more joined via live stream to discuss …

… Photograph: © Tanja Sanders / Thünen-Institut Next Previous Stress due to harmful organisms Part of the natural forest dynamics is that insects and fungi feed on … timber production, recreation, carbon sink) due to an excessive spread of harmful organisms and damage caused by them. Warm temperatures interfere with the population dynamics of many pest organisms as a critical factor, because temperature directly affects many life …