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Kapitel: Aufbruch ins neue Zeitalter; Elemente einer nachhaltigen Energieversorgung; Ressourceneffizienz. Das Jahr 2012 steht mit der UN-Konferenz für nachhaltige Entwicklung in Rio de Janeiro ganz im Zeichen der „Green Economy“. Eine grüne Wirtschaft erfordert Produkte, Produktionsprozesse und Dienstleistungen, die uns helfen, die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung innerhalb ökologischer Leitplanken... read more

2014 wurde das UBA 40 Jahre alt. Aus diesem Anlass blicken wir in unserer Jahrespublikation „Schwerpunkte“ ausnahmsweise zurück: auf die wichtigsten Meilensteine der deutschen Umweltpolitik, die eng mit dem UBA verbunden sind. Aber auch den aktuellen Themen des Umweltschutzes widmet sich die Broschüre. Die internationale Klimaschutzpolitik muss ambitionierter werden, die Belastung der Luft mit... read more

The background paper is a summary of a study which shows that future greenhouse gas neutrality in Germany is technically achievable. The scenariolooks at the issue merely from a national perspective and does not include interaction with other countries. The study focuses on the national GHG reduction target of 95 % in comparison with 1990. Taking into account the mentioned assumptions, this sh... read more

The Federal Environment Agency believes a speedy phase-out of nuclear energy use as of 2017 is both feasible and compatible with the goals of climate protection1. The Federal Environment Agency recommends adoption of a tiered approach. Complete abandonment of nuclear energy starting 2017 would significantly reduce the dangers and risks associated with this source of energy, the social advantag... read more

The background paper presents an overview of key contents of the Methodological Convention 2.0 for Estimates of Environmental Costs and its annexes. The Methodological Convention 2.0 of the Federal Environment Agency summarises current scientific knowledge in this field, presents recommendations for best-practice cost rates and makes transparent the underlying assumptions and normative judgmen... read more

Residues of medicinal products, pesticides, biozides and other chemicals can adversely affect the environment and human health already in low concentrations. These micropollutants are increasingly detected in our waters not least due to improved analytics. Precautionary measures are needed to prevent future stresses on our waterbodies. Therefore, the German Environment Agency (UBA) has analyse... read more

The environmental economy comprises all companies that supply environmental protection goods and services. The range of products and services covers such varied fields as waste management and recycling, water conservation and wastewater treatment, air quality control, noise abatement, and measurement and control technology. It also includes climate change mitigation, which comprises the use of... read more