… edition of our newsletter. This edition of our UBA Aktuell newsletter is about responsible resource management, reducing Substances of Very High Concern in … paper on the Montreal Protocol shows what humankind can achieve to solve global environmental problems when nations unite and take concerted action. The Montreal … for emissions monitoring in Germany. WEEE: EU-wide enforcement of producer responsibility The agencies from nearly 20 EU countries responsible for the …

… to a climate-neutral and green economy by means of applying reduced rates on environmentally friendly supplies while, at the same time, preparing the phasing out … - analysis of provisions and potential measures regarding extended producer responsibility The study was to undertake a legal analysis of the Extended Producer …

… and fewer and more climate-friendly cars are needed - for example by reducing environmentally harmful subsidies and providing more space and investment in … actions. read more (in German) Renaturation of federal waterways to be a federal responsibility in future The federal government is now also taking responsibility …

… be taken by DIYers in buildings containing asbestos? The employment numbers in environmental protection sector in Germany. And the specific CO2 emission factor of … complex: here it depends on type, operating method and maintenance.  The impact of environmental pollution on COVID-19 infections: Polluted air certainly appears to …

… made tax-deductible Proposals of the EU Commission regarding the CAP: benefits for environmental protection? Species decline, climate change, water pollution: Our … are relevant for environmental decisions? How can people be motivated to act in an environmentally responsible manner and how can environmentally harmful routines be …

… meet the demand for resources. The results of a representative population survey on environmental awareness in Germany in 2020, which was published by the Federal … is therefore calling for a fundamental shift in building policy from all those responsible. read more (in German) How architects can reduce the impact of …

… conservation. In future, all publicly available information and data relating to environmental protection and nature conservation in Germany will be available here. … The pollution of the environment by medicinal products is a growing problem. Environmentally responsible disposal helps to reduce their entry into the …

… plausible. The applied method for calculating the burden of disease attributable to environmental factors was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is … burden to health than nitrogen dioxide in ambient air, although they are in the responsibility of each individual. The task of environmental policy is to protect …

… pandemic. Can tofu sausages, insect burgers or steaks produced in a lab solve environmental and health problems in the future? This is the subject of our focus … topics also feature in this issue, such as the results of a representative German Environmental Study on the health of children and young people, which unfortunately … shows that meat substitutes could play a key role in helping people adopt more environmentally friendly and healthier diets. However, as long as the price of the …

… Read more about the new “Innovative Waste Water Technology” funding priority of the Environmental Innovation Programme. Wishing you informative reading The UBA press … the burden on the environment and reduces costs. With a new Excel tool, those responsible for IT, purchasing and environmental protection in public authorities …

… in wind power expansion does slow future growth. Youth study: Climate action and environmental protection are popular among young people Protecting the environment … concepts for nearly two years – Petra Weißhaupt, a Biotechnologist in the Product Responsibility Division, reports. read more (in German) Soil and biodiversity – …

… brochure: The English-language guide provides a concise introduction to the German environmental administration for an international readership. Also in this issue: … for its production.  read more (in German)   Anti-fouling in water sports: tips on environmentally-responsible action Anti-fouling coatings are used to protect boat hulls from plant …