… Read more about the new “Innovative Waste Water Technology” funding priority of the Environmental Innovation Programme. Wishing you informative reading The UBA press … apply for funding under the Environmental Innovation Programme until 15 April 2019 Environmental justice at the municipal level In socially deprived areas, the health hazards that …

… and calculations completed by the UBA in cooperation with five further European environmental and transport authorities also show, however, that cleaner is possible … system which uses renewable sources of energy, for example. This isn’t just more environmentally friendly, it can also save on heating costs.  read more (in German) … possible to do without chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Environmental justice at the municipal level In socially deprived areas, the health hazards that …

… 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 … read more (in German) How the federal and state governments can contribute to more environmental justice Addressing urgent challenges such as increased urbanisation, climate change …

… of raw materials, can meet its responsibilities – an economic as well as an environmental necessity. Wishing you happy reading The UBA press office 2018 review: … read more (in German) Environment at municipal level Online toolbox offers environmental justice tips People in socially disadvantaged areas are often exposed to higher …

… We are pleased to send you the latest "telegram environment + health" by the Environmental Hygiene Department at the German Environment Agency. Topic of the new issue 03/2016: Cities moving towards more environmental justice - Research-practice project with the pilot municipalities Kassel, Marburg …

… regional impacts. This brochure explains the risks of SRM for food security, justice and actual climate action. It explains the various SRM approaches and how … planning and authorisation law for hydropower plants. read more (in German) Health Environmental pollutants: How exposed are children and young people? Heavy metals, …

… half over the next three years: Reusable cups – ideally ones with the “Blue Angel” environmental label – should be offered to customers as standard cups for coffee to … by the German Federal Ministry of the Environment and the Federal Ministry for Justice and Consumer Protection in cooperation with the German Environment Agency. …

… paper on the Montreal Protocol shows what humankind can achieve to solve global environmental problems when nations unite and take concerted action. The Montreal … city/university". read more (in German) Expert talks on environmental justice: documents are online In June 2017 the Federal Ministry for Environment held …

… our health and cost Germany many billions of euros every year. We’re talking about environmentally harmful subsidies. This issue of the newsletter "UBA aktuell" deals … harmful subsidies is also necessary in some cases on grounds of social justice. One example is the private use of company cars, which the state subsidises …

… climate crisis and pandemic, there are also positive things to report: emissions of environmentally harmful and unhealthy air pollutants in Germany have continued to … to make a fundamental contribution to achieving climate targets. For more justice, social compatibility must be established and existing injustices and …

… and packaging waste (PPWR), as it contains good approaches to reducing the environmental impact of packaging and packaging waste over its entire life cycle. … use phase. In some areas, however, the proposal is not ambitious enough from an environmental point of view. Six fact sheets have now been published to support … from that, UBA strongly recommends that the PPWR is based on Article 192 TFEU on environmental protection as an additional legal basis in order to allow for Member …

… providing recommendations to further develop the EU Commission’s proposal from an environmental perspective. Scientific Opinion Paper: Ensuring a secure AND … the European commission for a revision pharmaceuticals legislation with respect to environmental issues (Sections Pharmaceuticals / International Chemicals Management; …