The Federal Network Agency and the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) reached an agreement by which regulatory offences against the laws governing electrical and electronic equipment can be more effectively traced. ”This cooperation will lead to synergy effects among public administration organs, also contributing to lean government”, said UBA President Prof. Dr. Andreas Troge. ”Tax money can be us... read more
Emissions trading in Europe goes into next round
Some 530 million certificates were transferred in the German Emissions Trading Registry during the 2005-2007 trading period, amounting to a volume of more than one year’s budget of emissions allowances (approx. 500 million) exchanging hands in Germany. In other words, slightly more than one third of the certificates allocated were actually traded. The remaining certificates were applied directly... read more