… significance than low-water events. Restrictions due to low water have lasted more than 100 days in individual years, in the case of floods no more than 14 days. … may result in increased risks of damage from flood events and flooding. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Transport Associated content Links Climate …

… associated with a stronger decentralisation of the energy supply. This will make it more resilient to individual outages and localised events. Measures to reduce … electro-thermal de-icing) can heat lines as protection against icing. Further information Climate Impacts: Field of Action Energy Sector Associated content Links …

… requirements to comply with the strict regulations governing drinking water. This information is based on data from the federal states (Länder) submitted to the … of drinking water. A single litre of mineral water generally costs quite a bit more.“ In its current report covering the years 2011-2013, the UBA has published the …

… Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), the European Commission started 2014 an information exchange on best available techniques (BAT), aiming at the revision of … Using Organic Solvents” (STS BREF 2007). Germany participates actively in the information exchange to promote an ambitious level of environmental regulation in … evaluated and documented best available techniques in plants in Germany. Technical information and emission data were documented and assessed for these plants, either …

… with regard to the legal requirements under REACH, including communication of information to ensure safe handling of articles. Furthermore, the comprehensive data set, if available to the article producers, would … producer responsibility for the products placed on the market. However, not all information is always needed but the actual data needs largely depend on the …

… percent to 13.6 percent. German patent application share worldwide declined even more sharply: from 18.2% in 2002-2006 to 13.5% in 2012-2016. However, Germany still … More about the study The German Environment Agency (UBA) updates and publishes information on the development and competitiveness of the environmental industry …

… ability of fish and amphibians even at very low concentrations. Further Information: Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environment … active substances entering the environment. Choosing pharmaceuticals that degrade more effectively in wastewater treatment plants and the environment or have lower …

… impact on use. The classification is laid down in the Surface Waters Ordinance . More detailed information: 'Zustand der Seen' (in German only) . Related contents Indikator: … impact on use. The classification is laid down in the Surface Waters Ordinance . More detailed information: 'Zustand der Seen' (in German only) . … Indicator: …