The authors describe potential hazards to air, water, and soil, as well as global climate change and measures to counteract it. They present concepts for waste management and refer to the integration of environmental protection in companies through efficient environmental management and a life cycle assessment. This allows readers to assess the global task of protecting the environment in relation to national and international political frameworks, and especially the knowledge in the field of natural sciences, enabling them to avoid environmental damage or reduce its impacts. Politics creates the necessary conditions at national, European, and international levels through laws, regulations, and standards. The authors, Dr. rer. nat. Dr. rer. pol. Dr. h.c. Ekbert Hering, teaches and conducts research at Aalen University. He is the author of successful specialized books published by renowned publishers.