Umweltverträgliche Wasserstraßen

摘要

Mit Argumenten wie Energieeffizienz und Lärmschutz wirbt die Binnenschiffahrt für den Ausbau der Flüsse. Getrübt wird das Bild zumindest in den neuen Ländern durch Landschaftsverbrauch und den Vertust an wertvollen Biotopen.%On the reunification of the two Germanys, the federal government undertook to adapt the east Germany waterways to Western standards. A furious quarrel broke out with regard to measures planned along the River Elbe, which forms an important refuge for threatened species in places. Shipping is now to be diverted to a side canal, a compromise that conservationists hope will lead to a more ecologically-oriented approach in further projects. Nevertheless, while shipping compares favourably with road transport in many respects, this does not justify the damage that is likely to be done to east Germany's intact riverine systems in making them suitable for deep-draught use.