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  • Article from 11.03.2025 | Last changed: 31.07.2025

    Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done?

    On the picure you see the sunset about the sea

    Protecting the seas and oceans: how can it be done? View of the wide open sea Source: FG II 2.3 / UBA The German Environment Agency is committed to … of the seas and coasts also has a negative impact on their productivity and other functions that are important for humanity. Intact marine and coastal ecosystems can … Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, Transitional Waters and Soil Vorgehen bei der Untersuchung und Bergung der gefährlichen oder …

  • Article from 16.04.2012 | Last changed: 10.09.2013

    Water body structure

    … of deviation from its potential natural state (reference condition). Maps of water landscapes served to define reference conditions. On small to medium-sized … calculated on the basis of aerial pictures, existing maps and data, geological and soil maps, and especially topographical map M 1:25.000, as well as by consulting … generally is based on 25 individual parameters. They can be classified into 14 functional units and are aggregated into 6 main parameters, which can again be …

  • Article from 15.09.2014 | Last changed: 10.11.2017

    Assessment of watercourses

    two women are fishing in the water to take some samples

    … Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, Transitional Waters and Soil Suitability of laboratory simulation tests for the identification of …

  • Article from 11.05.2012 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Circulatory diseases

    … increased levels of stress hormones, which in their turn affect the metabolic functions. Circulation and metabolism are mostly regulated by the sympathetic … measures are during nocturnal rest phases if adverse health effects are to be avoided. Higher risk of heart attack The relationship between environmental noise, …

  • Article from 12.12.2025 | Last changed: 12.12.2025

    Overview

    … turbulence, parallel to similar works by Wilson and Legg & Raupach; in doing so, I delivered a promise made to Hanna during a conference in the preceding … turbulence, parallel to similar works by Wilson and Legg & Raupach; in doing so, I delivered a promise made to Hanna during a conference in the preceding …

  • Article from 06.07.2020 | Last changed: 04.10.2023

    Risk management in river basins

    … Risk management in river basins Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities due to shortcomings in … industrialisation were becoming increasingly evident. Emissions to air, water and soil and the number of accidents at industrial facilities had taken on alarming … safety levels at installations by also improving the safety of individual key functional units (storage, handling, pipelines, etc.). In the following years …

  • Article from 21.03.2022 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Transport law

    Wortwolke

    … Regulations (StVO), as have been suggested by Federal Transport Minister Scheuer, do not go far enough.” The guiding principle of traffic law must shift away from the … and airspace are typical examples of global environmental goods, also known as open-access resources. They can be used by everyone, virtually without limitations … and airspace are typical examples of global environmental goods, also known as open-access resources. They can be used by everyone, virtually without limitations …

  • Article from 01.10.2012 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    Traffic noise

    … during the day and night respectively (minimum target value). In the interest of avoiding severe and potentially harmful noise pollution, noise levels should be … measures such as installing noise abatement systems in motor vehicles and by building noise barriers. As a last resort, you institute noise abatement measures … through traffic. However such measures merely increase emissions elsewhere and are essentially cosmetic, i.e. emissions are reduced locally, but overall emissions are …

  • Article from 04.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

    Economic aspects of transport

    Stau auf einer Autobahn

    … to raising the price of transport. It must also take into account measures that avoid transport activity, which promote a switch to more environmentally friendly … to raising the price of transport. It must also take into account measures that avoid transport activity, which promote a switch to more environmentally friendly …

  • Article from 13.11.2024 | Last changed: 14.11.2025

    International soil governance

    International soil governance last update on 13.11.2024 Introduction Three international … Development Goals) at national level. This concerns requirements to prevent or avoid future land degradation and to restore of degraded areas. Moreover, planning … National Law findings Soil legislation in Mongolia Prof Hannam, Universität Neu-England, Australia Soil legislation in Mongolia Soil legislation in China Prof Qin, …

  • Article from 13.06.2022 | Last changed: 22.07.2025

    Sustainable mobility

    LKW und Pkw auf der Autobahn

    … efficient supply of goods. last update on 13.06.2022 Mobility and accessibility are essential for participation, economic exchange, employment and prosperity in our … impact due to emissions of greenhouse gases, air pollutants and noise as well as land use and resource consumption. As transport performance has increased, energy … strategy in the field of transport covers the following four areas:  Traffic avoidance, Modal shift to greener modes of transport, e.g. railway or shipping …

  • Article from 09.10.2015 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil protection at international level

    desiccated soil

    Soil protection at international level Desiccated soil Source: magdal3na / Fotolia.com last update on 09.10.2015 Background The need for fertile soils is increasing due to the growing global demand for renewable raw materials and … degradation cannot be prevented completely, it must at least be minimized and non-avoidable soil degradation must be offset by restoration and rehabilitation …