… and recreation Source: Tempelhof Projekt GmbH www.thf-berlin.de The health burden caused by environmental problems is often especially high in socially disadvantaged … urban areas – Recommendations for action in municipal practice The health burden caused by environmental problems is often especially high in socially disadvantaged …

… ... Product law / Waste law RoHS Directive and Ordinance on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment … ... Product law / Waste law RoHS Directive and Ordinance on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment …

… humans influence the likelihood of floods, their progression, and the damage they cause. Massive human intervention in the course of water bodies Massive human … runoff; also, the density of forested areas is crucial for water retention. Areas used for settlement and traffic have an effect on the development of floods, as they … ensembles) compared to a reference period. The calculations are performed using water balance models. Model implementation is continuously improved and is the …

… the several tons of coloured powders (holi colours, micro confetti, gulal powder) used at each festival are of particular interest. They consist to a great extent of … lens wearers and 67% knew that people with asthma or allergies should refrain from using holi colours altogether. Our recommendation Our recommendations are to follow …

… Use and Impact Port view of Bremerhaven with container crane and container ship. … / UBA The seas and oceans, including the North Sea and Baltic Sea, are intensively used by humans. They provide food, energy, raw materials, transportation routes, and …

… and their habitats, especially near the coast, are significantly affected by human use . Many pollutants and too many nutrients from municipalities, industry and … whales, dolphins and fish in particular. In the past, our local seas were also used as a dumping site for old munitions , the toxic explosives and chemical warfare … ecosystem-based approach must be the basis of our actions, and the various uses must be assessed and regulated cumulatively, i.e. holistically. Protecting the …

… additionally recommends the installation of particle filters in diesel locomotives. User Charges on Global Environmental Goods The world oceans and airspace are typical … of global environmental goods, also known as open-access resources. They can be used by everyone, virtually without limitations and free of charge. Global …

… to the very existence of plants, animals and man. In recent times, modern forms of use including tourism, hydropower and transit traffic have caused serious changes to the natural and cultural environment of the Alpine region. … for the people who live in the Alps. The Sixth Report on the State of the Alps uses key indicators and examples of best practice to illustrate the current state of …

… protection of the environment. Source: AllebaziB / Fotolia.com Fluorinated greenhouse gases and CFC are governed by international environmental treaties (Kyoto … in September 1987, signalling the global phase-out of the production and use of CFCs. The Protocol has been ratified by 197 parties on 16 September 2009, … of system without recharging, Pressure measurements with portable pressure gauges using hose lines and Schrader valves. This interpretation is based on a decision by …