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  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … of prey in urban settings (Alexander Badry, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research & German Environment Agency) Use of anti-fouling paints in the Baltic Sea …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … European agricultural policy instruments, provide opportunities for farmers to keep environmental degradation within reasonable bounds and employ ecofriendly farming … lay down the principles of good agricultural practice for soil conservation – are based solely on national mandates and not on European regulations, as the EU lacks a …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the … cooperation Paris Agreement climate protection target emission reduction target … A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the … As part of this project, the design of 20 NDCs were analysed with this method. … A research project for the German Environment Agency developed a method for the …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … at the same time cultivate crops in a manner that is sustainable, productive and environmentally sound. Effects of tilling Ideally, farmers till the soil in order to … of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAC), in the guise of what are known as agri-environmental measures. The Federal Soil Conservation Act (BBodSchG) The code of … European directives and regulations and their transposition into Germany’s environmental, animal welfare and public health laws. Compliance with these laws is …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … As a habitat for a wide variety of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, environmentally friendly agriculture that preserves biodiversity is particularly … As a habitat for a wide variety of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, environmentally friendly agriculture that preserves biodiversity is particularly …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … to increase yields is therefore common practice in agriculture. Careful and needs-based application is crucial. Excess nitrogen can pollute water and land ecosystems … and disruption of the natural nitrogen cycle and sensitive systems can lead to environmental and health impacts. More than 50 percent of reactive nitrogen … Measures” summarizes the latest findings on this topic and presents them on a new database. Agriculture is considered to have the greatest need for action, but also …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … in der Abfallwirtschaft Kunststoffe Related publications Substituting Environmentally Relevant Flame Retardants: Assessment Fundamentals Standard …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … used sparingly and with due care, for their positive effects also entail human and environmental risks and collateral effects. last update on 08.09.2025 Veterinary … and parasites. When approving drugs, the Federal Environment Agency conducts an environmental risk assessment. Active ingredients that pose a risk may be subject to … of dissolution and dispersion stability of nanomaterials, and the use of the data for further environmental testing and assessment strategies Potential SVHCs in …

  • Article from 31.01.2019 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

    Nitrous oxide and methane

    Cows standing on a green meadow. The sky is blue, only some clouds are visible.

    … emissions have been on the decline for many years, mainly due to waste storage environmental policy measures and reduced coal mining in Germany. Agricultural … emissions have been on the decline for many years, mainly due to waste storage environmental policy measures and reduced coal mining in Germany. Agricultural …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … immissions control approval procedure. This change is long overdue from an environmental protection standpoint, in view of the fact that cattle account for … this protocol and plans to establish a European PRTR that will also contain German data. Abatement measures Nitrogen emission abatement measures need to be implemented … immissions control approval procedure. This change is long overdue from an environmental protection standpoint, in view of the fact that cattle account for …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … far as possible in the future and the phosphorus it contains should be recovered. Environmental impact In addition to nutrients, compost and, above all, sewage sludge … of sewage sludge. The maximum permissible content of pollutants and heavy metals is based on the precautionary values of the Federal Soil Protection and Contaminated … Impacts of Discharge Water from Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems on Ships Literature research for the review of ecotoxicological Critical Limits for heavy metals as a …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … natural raw materials and are available as single or multiple nutrient fertilizers. Environmental impact If handled improperly, the storage and application of … In feed crops, it is mainly nickel and copper that can accumulate in animal-based foods. Zinc and copper are not only dangerous to humans, but also toxic to … heavy metal is currently not adequately addressed in environmental legislation. Research projects provide evidence of uranium entering soil, seepage water, and …