… new areas can be reclaimed. The designation of a floodplain is not arbitrary. It is based on the natural framework conditions, which are oriented to the extent of a … of all rivers in Germany with a catchment area larger than 1,000 square kilometres. Research project shows effectiveness of the nationwide measures planned so far In an … heating oil can account for up to 70 % of the damage to buildings and cause major environmental damage to water bodies and soils. The federal states can make further …

… The range of changes in runoff expected due to global warming can be quantified based on different climate model projections (so-called ensembles) compared to a … balance models. Model implementation is continuously improved and is the subject of research. Calculations (in German: KWRA 2021 ) on the annual flood discharges … is given based on the representative concentration path 8.5 - "continue-as-is". Data source: German Federal Institute of Hydrology. Source: Verändert nach …

… outdoors. In the year 2000 the state of Baden-Württemberg developed a scientific based index system for the assessment of air quality. A 1-hour cut-off value of 120 … outdoors. In the year 2000 the state of Baden-Württemberg developed a scientific based index system for the assessment of air quality. A 1-hour cut-off value of 120 …

… treatment. Because of these reports, in 2015 UBA conducted an exploratory web-based survey on health effects and knowledge of precautionary methods. The cough … treatment. Because of these reports, in 2015 UBA conducted an exploratory web-based survey on health effects and knowledge of precautionary methods. The cough …

… maritime policy.. last update on 02.02.2022 Facts about maritime shipping and its environmental impact About 6,000 years ago, ships took up conquering the oceans and … sewage at a distance of more than three nautical miles from the nearest land ( baseline ). In special areas such as the Baltic Sea, stricter discharge regulations … Agency has investigated the environmental impact of scrubber systems in a research project . Discharge water samples were taken on board of ships and analyzed …

… urgently needed, everyone can contribute to effective marine conservation by making environmentally conscious choices when consuming fish and seafood . The oceans also … Intensive ocean use leaves its mark. One major issue is pollution caused by land-based sources. Large quantities of nutrients, pollutants and plastics enter the … with consequences that are difficult to predict. The German Environment Agency is researching new approaches to better assess and manage cumulative impacts in …

… about human activities and their impact on the seas and oceans. Based on the data collected, the biological , chemical and physical state of the marine … at local, national, regional and global levels. It has been shown that a poor environmental status of the seas and coasts also has a negative impact on their … Unterstützung der Umsetzung der EG-Meeresstrategie-Rahmenrichtlinie (MSRL) Research and Monitoring Activities on Litter in Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, …