… the protection of the marine environment, Germany has committed to achieve target values for total nitrogen at the limnic-marine transition points. For the …

… untoward effects on information and communication technology. last update on 29.07.2015 Such events can be avoided by outfitting mission critical devices with an … achievable. Associated content Links Blue Angel Uninterruptible Power Supply Tools Guide to green public procurement of uninterruptible power supplies Guide uninterruptible power supplies … Although major power blackouts are relatively …

… environmental risks can be controlled Groundwater not at risk – seismic monitoring now standard Gush spring: Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored … is no risk from seismic activity in controlled processes. Press release No. 46/2015 | 10.12.2015 In rare cases the injection of water into the ground can unleash … by regulating water pressure. This requires seismological monitoring, which has now become standard. Monitoring of seismic activity enables tracking its location …

… mobility. Source: autofocus67 / Fotolia.com Pedelecs are all the rage. There are now 1.6 million e-bikes on Germany's roads. A new background paper by UBA discusses the environmental impact of pedelecs. This knowledge is now available to an international audience in an English language translation of the paper. 26.02.2015 Pedelecs increase the typical 5-kilometre range of a conventional bicycle to 10 …

… code 3715 37 3260) on behalf of the German Environment Agency from September 2015 to February 2019. Publications: Rechtsgutachten umweltfreundliche öffentliche … für Lebenszykluskosten (LCC-Tool) verschiedener Produkte (August 2015)  This life cycle costing tool allows for across the board costing of … (Strengthening green public procurement) that is slated for completion by march of 2015. Publications: Hintergrundpapier - Umweltfreundliche öffentliche Beschaffung …

… Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) – it has now been possible to expand this network. Seven islands at the north-eastern tip of … comprehensively protected from negative impacts caused by human activities. From now on, the archipelago may only be visited with a special permit. Press release No. … in the Antarctic with exceptional ecological, scientific, historical and aesthetic value can be designated as protected areas under the Protocol on Environmental …

… Climate change impacts mental health UBA guide provides tips for improving mental health Joint action against climate change … they felt strongly or very strongly mentally burdened by climate change. The UBA guide offers mental health support in the context of climate change. Press release …

… which was roughly the same level than in previous years. Since a peak in 2017, the values have fallen every year. Germany’s primary energy consumption should fall by …