… Adobe Stock Driverless shuttles on the roads, assistance systems in passenger cars and route planning on your phone – these and other current and future developments … study “Digitalisation in transport – potentials and risks for the environment and climate” commissioned by the UBA looks at these possible effects of digitalisation …

… water body type of the year 2020 Coarse substrate-dominated, calcareous small highland river – "good" status is seldom Water body type of the year 2020: coarse, … launched by UNESCO in1992. The theme of this year's World Water Day is "Water and Climate Change". The drought in the summers of recent years are proof that climate … measures. In low water periods, floodplain meadows serve as reservoirs. Less bare wasteland along the water also means more recreational value. The German Environment …

… Joint press release from the German Environment Agency and the Cultural Policy Association Culture as the fourth dimension of … policy. The fifth transformation conference focused on the interface between climate protection and culture Source: Susanne Kambor / Umweltbundesamt Titled …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … is unmistakable proof of how excessive the burden our use of water bodies is. The climate crisis is exacerbating pollution. We must therefore reassess how much we can …

… be showing their citizens how sustainable mobility works in practice. 2,000 cities and municipalities from all over Europe are participating, including the German … and to establish measures which make local transport more sustainable for the climate and environment. Mobility-related campaigns are taking place in some 2,000 …

… using a guideline. Source: m.mphoto / Fotolia.com The transport of passengers and freight generates greenhouse gases (GHG) – not only through the actual transport … financial information. Environment-related topics also include the area of ⁠ climate protection ⁠ and thus the quantification of GHG emissions. The ISO 14083 …

… Source: focus finder / Fotolia.com More than 16 tonnes of metal, cement, wood and other raw materials per person are consumed in Germany every year – that’s 44 … Krautzberger also pointed out the close correlation between resource efficiency and climate action, saying: “The less raw materials we use the easier climate action …

… 40th anniversary of the Blue Angel The German government's ecolabel is setting standards since 1978 40 years of the Blue Angel ecolabel Source: Blauer Engel The Blue … which cover everything from vacuum cleaners to smartphones. A Blue Angel seal for climate-friendly logistics services and returnable beverage cups will be available …

… of Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty 25 years in the name of peace and science Protecting the Antarctic is one of the tasks of the German Environment … and science. The Protocol regulates the conservation of Antarctic fauna and flora, waste disposal and management, the prevention of marine pollution and the …

… Joint press release by the German Environment Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety … pollution with hazardous chemical substances, species extinction and the climate crisis are threatening our ecosystems and therefore our essential …

… No substances should escape from building products that could endanger soil and groundwater. Source: Kara / Fotolia.com NonHazCity 3 is a European project under … from hazardous chemicals in buildings, integrating circularity, toxic-free & climate neutrality. The goal is to inspire citizens, decision- makers and businesses …