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Guarantees of origin register launched for regional of electricity from renewable energy sources to be launched read more
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49/2018Disposal of packaging to become greener
Producers subject to mandatory registration must be registered in LUCID packaging registry starting 1 January 2019 read more
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48/2018Environmental impact of software is now measurable
Wide divergence in energy consumption of computer programs read more
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47/2018Rodent control involves risks for man and the environment
Safe and effective use of mouse and rat poison read more
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46/2018German North and Baltic Seas not in good condition
Agriculture, fisheries and marine litter are main cause of problems read more
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45/2018“To-go coffee" with the Blue Angel
Blue Angel improves environmental friendliness of to-go coffee read more
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44/2018Climate change abroad also affects the German economy
UBA research study details the challenges facing foreign trade due to climate change read more
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43/2018Higher quality plastics recycling is necessary
Recycling-friendly design, higher recycling rates and minimum recyclate quotas can conserve resources read more
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42/2018Official travel by Federal Government and federal agencies is climate neutral
Number of agencies offsetting their official travel grows read more
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41/2018First national competition for sustainable urban logistics
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39/2018Raw material consumption increases once again – to 16.1 tonnes per capita and year
UBA recommends a reduction of VAT on resource-efficient goods and services read more
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40/2018Another toy awarded with the Blue Angel
High requirements to avoid and minimize harmful substances in products read more
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38/2018Award ceremony for winners of 7th German Federal Ecodesign Award
Awards for clever solutions in sustainable design read more
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37/2018High costs when environmental protection is neglected
One tonne of CO2 emissions causes damage worth 180 euros – German Environment Agency publishes updated cost rates read more
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36/2018Only few waste household appliances are properly collected for recycling
European Week for Waste Reduction: UBA presents proposals to increase collection rate of waste electrical and electronic equipment read more
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35/2018Federal Government strengthens relations between urban and rural areas
Federal Research Ministry launches “Stadt-Land-Plus” (Urban-Rural-Plus) funding measure read more
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34/2018EU member states need to step up the fight against antibiotics in the environment
German Environment Agency presents seven priority areas for action read more
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33/2018Minister Schulze presents plan for glyphosate phase-out
New authorisation procedure for plant protection products to complement phase-out read more
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32/201840th anniversary of the Blue Angel
The German government's ecolabel is setting standards since 1978 read more
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31/2018Strengthen pedestrian traffic, protect the environment, make urban living liveable
German Environment Agency presents basic principles of a pedestrian traffic strategy read more
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30/2018New funding priority: Innovative wastewater engineering
Operators of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities can apply for funding under the Environmental Innovation Programme until 15 April 2019 read more
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29/2018Who are the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018? Jury announces nominees
Prize award ceremony on 26 November at Federal Ministry for Environment read more
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28/2018Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure
European Human Biomonitoring project HBM4EU directs its focus on nine new substances with possible health effects read more
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27/2018International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre celebrates first year anniversary
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26/2018European Mobility Week showcases sustainable mobility in practice
50 municipalities in Germany to participate in campaigns from 16 to 22 September read more
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25/2018Plant protection product application by helicopter – only after close scrutiny, even on Natura 2000 sites
Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and UBA publish guide for public authorities read more
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23/2018Record half year for renewable energy in Germany
But slower growth in wind sector read more
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22/2018Health risks from legionella – new requirements for evaporative cooling systems operators
20 August 2018 deadline for operators to submit information about existing plants (pursuant to 42. BImSchV) read more
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21/2018Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters
Copper emissions from antifouling paints should be reduced read more
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20/2018Level of packaging consumption in Germany remains very high
An average of 220.5 kg of packaging waste per capita in 2016 read more
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19/2018How cities can respond to heat waves and heavy rains – creative projects show how it is done
Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze honours winners of Blauer Kompass 2018 contest read more
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18/2018Environmental performance of agriculture sector: still too many nutrients and chemicals
CAP reform offers chance for more environmentally friendly agriculture on a broad scale read more
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17/2018Finalised data for NO2 pollution in Germany in 2017 now available
65 cities exceed the NO2 limit value read more
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15/2018Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"
Limit values only seldom exceeded – nitrate in drinking water not present in high concentrations read more
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14/2018BMU and UBA launch National Sustainable Urban Logistics Contest
Wanted: Innovative ideas for environmental protection and climate action in cities read more
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13/2018Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE
Registration of producers of electrical and electronic equipment started read more
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11/2018How well do penguins hear?
World Penguin Day is 25 April – kick-off of new research project on penguin hearing read more
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10/2018UBA issues recommendations to fight micropollutants in water bodies
Take precautions rather than restorative measures to prevent long-term problems read more
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09/2018Emissions trading: German installations cut emissions by 3.4 percent in 2017
Reduction in contrast to the EU-wide increase in greenhouse gas emissions read more
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08/2018Climate foot print 2017: Emissions on the decline, slightly
Energy sector emissions lower, transport sector higher read more
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07/2018Sandy lowland river: Water Type of the Year 2018
Only three per cent of streams have 'good' status read more
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06/2018Nitrogen dioxide has serious impact on health
UBA study assesses health impact of nitrogen dioxide in Germany read more
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05/2018Air quality 2017: Mitigation of nitrogen dioxide pollution still missing the mark
Some 70 municipalities exceed maximum levels – retrofitting diesel vehicles with catalytic converters necessary read more
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04/2018Greenhouse gas emissions rose again in 2016
Emissions from the transport sector higher than 1990 - coal phase-out more necessary than ever read more
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03/2018Reducing the input of antibiotics from agricultural livestock husbandry into the environment
EU to retrospectively assess medicines - Internet portal launched for veterinary medical products for farmers and veterinarians read more
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02/2018EU identifies Bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern
Studies have shown a hormonal effect on fish and amphibians - UBA considering the case for further regulation read more
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01/2018"Good design has nothing to hide"
Wanted: Innovative entries for German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018 read more
