… in rural areas. Experience has shown that they are often facing challenges, for example with respect to qualification of operators, resource protection and … water quality from large, central, public supplies is considered to be "very good". For small and medium sized central supplies which serve approximately 12 % of …

… to a health relevant air pollution and thus also influence the course of COPD. For example, there is a link between the number of hospital A&E visits due to COPD … to a health relevant air pollution and thus also influence the course of COPD. For example, there is a link between the number of hospital A&E visits due to COPD …

… last update on 30.04.2024 Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) can, for example, have carcinogenic or endocrine disrupting properties or be very persistent … Regulation applies to most solid objects used by consumers, including household goods, textiles, shoes, sportswear, furniture, DIY products, electrical & electronic …

… can therefore be bio-based or fossil-based. There are also often mixtures, for example of PLA and degradable polyesters. 1.3. What is the market share of bio-based … place, regardless of the raw material source. According to the current state of practice bio-based plastics, which do not have the same chemical structure as …

… world are threatened by overfishing. Current fishing bans for cod and herring, for example, show the explosive nature of the situation in the Baltic Sea. Non-target … world are threatened by overfishing. Current fishing bans for cod and herring, for example, show the explosive nature of the situation in the Baltic Sea. Non-target …

… and reliable monitoring methods are being tested. Adjustments in shipping practices such as speed restrictions, relocation of shipping routes or temporally … scrutinised and the possibility of selective use should be examined. In addition, good maintenance of boat propellers is crucial for reducing noise, as poorly …

… of lung and bowel cancer. Marine litter also inflicts heavy financial costs. For example, local authorities have to carry out regular beach clean-ups. However, … also contaminates fish catches and jeopardises navigational safety at sea, for example when ship propellers become entangled in net debris. How does litter end up … is carelessly left on beaches also often ends up in the sea. Waste from cities, for example, can be carried by wind and rain into streams and rivers all the way to the …