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F-gases: UBA study improves understanding of emissions of highly climate-damaging gases in Germany

Atmospheric measurements can be used to determine and localise emissions of particularly climate-damaging gases.

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Climate | Energy

Greenhouse gas data reveals the need for fresh momentum in climate action

The decline in climate-harming emissions in Germany has slowed.

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Economy | Consumption

UBA study recommends eco-design requirements for textiles

Textiles in the EU could become more sustainable with requirements for five aspects. The basis: the Ecodesig Regulation.

Chemicals, Health, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Advanced materials: Research for safety over the lifecycle

Germany's federal agencies responsible for human and environmental safety present research.

Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption

Climate action pays off: Every tonne of greenhouse gases avoided reduces damage to health, prosperity, infrastructure and the economy

Global damage caused by Germany’s annual greenhouse gas emissions at more than EUR 640 billion

Chemicals, Health

Exposure to banned plasticiser persists among children, teenagers

MnHexP was detected in 92 percent of the samples collected in spring and summer 2025