16 federal authorities and institutions present study on future impact of climate change in Germany read more
Effects of climate change felt much more strongly in future
Federal Ecodesign Award for outstanding ecological and aesthetic products and services
Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks and the President of the Federal Environment Agency, Maria Krautzberger, honoured this year's winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award. The prize is awarded to products, services and concepts that are outstanding in terms of ecology and aesthetics. read more
Recycling precious and special metals: a call for coordinated action
Wanted: real progress in recycling efforts, boosting environmental protection and increasing security of supply – from all players read more
Transformation of the energy system: Industrial consumers can use electricity more flexibly
Electric steelworks, chlorine electrolysis plants and other industrial large-scale consumers could become much more flexible in their electricity consumption and thereby help in the effort to integrate renewables in the power grid. These are the findings of a study done on behalf of the German Environment Agency (UBA). read more
From fashion to mobility: 34 projects nominated for Federal Ecodesign Award
The design and environment experts of the jury have nominated 34 projects for the 2015 Federal Ecodesign Award. The selected projects stand out because of their convincing design and environmental friendliness. The nominated projects include products and concepts to promote recycling in the areas of fashion, mobility, logistics and nutrition. read more
Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow
The pace of environmental protection in the agriculture sector over the past 30 years has clearly been too slow. Many known problems such as high nitrogen inputs to soil and air remain unsolved despite improvements. read more
Car-sharing provider, computer centre, and Telekom nominated for Blue Angel Prize
The prize will be awarded this year to businesses which have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the environment and climate. read more
Microplastics in oceans – how much? From where?
UBA: Focus more attention on large-size plastic litter read more
