Tag: Water scarcity
Federal Environment Agency brings restrictions into play
Low water in the Rhine near Bingen A limitation of municipalities and cities could be the withdrawal of water from rivers to protect the water bodies from drying out. (Photo:…
These graphics document the struggle for water
Dusseldorf The number of natural disasters has increased since the turn of the millennium. In particular, weather-related events – floods and storms – have become more numerous. The United Nations…
Infographic of the week: Drought and its consequences: The struggle for water
Dusseldorf The number of natural disasters has increased since the turn of the millennium. In particular, weather-related events – floods and storms – have become more numerous. The United Nations…
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…
With these investments, investors can make a contribution
Drinking water depot in Überlingen Around four million people who get all or part of their water from Lake Constance may have to pay more for it in the future.…
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 Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…