Tag: pollution-water
How the government wants to protect the water in Germany
A beet field in North Rhine-Westphalia is irrigated Federal states and municipalities should develop strategies for possible phases of water scarcity. (Photo: imago images/Rupert Oberhäuser) Berlin The Federal Cabinet passed…
National water strategy Municipalities warn of conflicts over water scarcity
Berlin In the event of water shortages in Germany, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities is urging prioritization of water distribution. “Especially with a view to increasing heat and…
In France, water is scarce again – the government is working on austerity measures
Paris France is drying up – and the government is already being forced to take austerity measures. It has not rained for a full 32 days in a row, and…
How the war affected German wastewater
Berlin Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine and German water quality – at first glance, they have little to do with each other. But in fact, the Federal Republic…
Europe is wasting its water – and member states are doing too little about it
Global trends Handelsblatt author Thomas Hanke analyzes interesting data and trends from all over the world in the column. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy) Europe suffers a drought crisis. As reported by…
These technologies help against water scarcity
Insight Innovation Around 2.2 billion people worldwide do not have regular access to safe drinking water. New technologies can help alleviate the problem. (Photo: Klawe Rzeczy) Dusseldorf When scientists talk…
So less concrete & asphalt and more meadows protect
Ahr Valley one year after the flood disaster The ruins of a residential building destroyed by the flood not far from the Ahr in Altenburg. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Droughts, heavy…
How climate change affects drinking water supply
Berlin It is an ambitious goal: by 2045, the building stock in Germany should be climate-neutral. That’s what the federal government decided. The Handelsblatt Research Institute (HRI), together with the…