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  • Article from 23.03.2015 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Thermal treatment

    waste incineration plant

    … were more efficiently integrated into the relevant grids, they could provide a considerably greater amount of steam energy for district heating and other purposes. Most … treatment of refuse-derived waste Apart from co-incineration capacity in existing industrial firing plants, Germany also has around 30 refuse-derived fuel (RDF) power … facilities in question. Associated content Links PDF: Richtlinie über Industrieemissionen 2010/75/EG Verordnung Verbrennung/Mitverbrennung von Abfällen …

  • Article from 17.11.2020 | Last changed: 17.11.2020

    Environmental awareness in Germany

    People walking in a park.

    … which topped the list of major concerns. In 2019, however, the respondents considered environmental protection and climate action to be the most significant … between the global and national pictures. For instance, only 7 percent considered global environmental quality to be good, whereas 93 percent of respondents … enough for environmental protection and climate action. 11 percent thought that the industrial sector was doing enough, and 27 percent of the respondents were of the …

  • Article from 10.01.2022 | Last changed: 25.01.2024

    Digital services / Cloud computing

    someone is typing on a laptop, with symbols for cloud computing such as clouds and download arrows above them

    … use of streaming services, video conferencing and cloud gaming has increased considerably, partly due to the pandemic. In March 2020, the world’s largest internet … of individual cloud services for customers. They are also suitable for cloud providers to determine the potential to improve the cloud services they provide. What is … use of streaming services, video conferencing and cloud gaming has increased considerably, partly due to the pandemic. In March 2020, the world’s largest internet …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Prescribing drugs: Environmental aspects

    Photo of a consultation between a doctor and a patient

    … profession can make a significant contribution to environmental protection by considering not only the therapeutic effectiveness of treatments but also their … Rather, these measures contribute to overall health promotion and should be considered as part of a holistic treatment approach. Additionally, non-medicinal treatments should be considered whenever possible and appropriate. Another crucial aspect is assessing the …

  • Article from 18.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Pain relief gel – questions and answers

    Photo showing hands with white cream, which is wiped off with a paper towel.

    … Viele Gewässer enthalten umweltbelastende Stoffe, zu denen auch Arzneimittel und deren Abbauprodukte gehören. Auch im Grundwasser und somit im Rohwasser für unser … und Arzneimittel mit hormonellen Wirkungen (3). Ausführlichere Information sind auf der Themenseite Humanarzneimittel und Umwelt des Umweltbundesamtes zu finden: … Warum ist Diclofenac im Gewässer problematisch? Ein Messprogramm in der gesamten EU zeigte für die Jahre 2015 - 2018 auffallend hohe Konzentrationen von …

  • Article from 04.08.2014 | Last changed: 10.02.2022

    UBA in the REACH process

    Startseite der Website REACH-info

    … UBA in the REACH process The Federal Environment Agency provides the REACH information portal Source: Umweltbundesamt last update on 04.08.2014 What are UBA’s duties under REACH? German chemicals legislation appoints UBA as the responsible authority for environment under REACH . UBA has therefore become the competent body for the assessment of …

  • Article from 21.03.2022 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Transport law

    Wortwolke

    … to legislation are  required to achieve this aim. The authors of the study consider a paradigm shift in traffic to be long overdue, stating that “a few minor … adjustments to German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), as have been suggested by Federal Transport Minister Scheuer, do not go far enough.” The guiding principle of … took the lead regarding road traffic law. Determination of flight procedures The Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF) determines flight …

  • Article from 13.06.2022 | Last changed: 22.07.2025

    Sustainable mobility

    LKW und Pkw auf der Autobahn

    … important to avoid and shift traffic. The avoidance of traffic is often misunderstood: The primary goal is not to prevent traffic, but rather to shorten … important to avoid and shift traffic. The avoidance of traffic is often misunderstood: The primary goal is not to prevent traffic, but rather to shorten …

  • Article from 04.12.2024 | Last changed: 05.12.2024

    Economic aspects of transport

    Stau auf einer Autobahn

    … Economic aspects of transport Emission von Luftschadstoffen sind ein Teil der externen Umweltkosten von Verkehr. Source: Westend61 / Getty Images last update on 04.12.2024 Economic considerations Although the transport of people and goods ensures mobility and a wide … volume of transport performance whose total cost is higher than its benefit. In order to contain the economy’s transport volume to a level that makes both …

  • Article from 14.10.2020 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Curbing overdevelopment

    … to 57 hectares per day. Updated information in this regard is available from the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) . Detailed information and long … the fact that ample commercial property is available in both old and new industrial zones. Land use for traffic infrastructures The rate of growth for … through economic development programs. The construction and real estate industries should also focus on conserving and upgrading existing properties, and …

  • Article from 05.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    Distributing drinking water

    … von Spurenstoffen in Gewässern Wasserökonomik Verbundprojekt FITWAS zur Wiederverwendung von Filterspülwässern Related publications Urease- and nitrification …