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  • Press release 45/2015 from 08.12.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    German diet is a strain on the climate

    Eine Vielzahl von abgepacktem und rohem Fleisch

    … million tonnes still being consumed in 2000 had decreased to 2.6 million tonnes in 2013. Yet Germany continues to export more and more meat: exports rose from .8 million tonnes in 2000 to about 3 million tonnes in 2013. Take the example of production of one kilo of beef: it generates between seven … the number of cars continues to rise in Germany: 537 for every 1,000 inhabitants in 2013 compared to 521 for every 1,000 people in 2000. On average private motor …

  • News from 05.05.2015 | Last changed: 05.05.2015

    Phasing out the flame retardant HBCD

    Builders insulating a house

    … answers to the most important questions concerning the phase-out. 05.05.2015 In May 2013 HBCD was identified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) under the …

  • Press release 50/2014 from 11.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    “Blue Angel” cooperating with eco-labels in China and Japan

    six men and one women formin a line in an office

    … with eco-labels in China and Japan Signature of the agreement with China on 11 November 2014 Source: Umweltbundesamt The Blue Angel, Germany’s oldest and most … and to support manufacturers in making applications. Press release No. 50/2014 | 11.11.2014 A key aspect of this cooperation is mutual recognition by certification …

  • Press release 17 from 28.04.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Too much noise: One in every eight children shows signs of impaired hearing

    a young boy with headphones

    … for Children. In the German Environmental Survey one in every twelve children ages 11-14 reported that night-time street traffic noise is an annoyance, and one in … after listening to loud music: 6.3% of the 8-10-year-olds had complaints as did 11.1% of the 11-to-14-year-olds. The ringing in the ears can often last for several …

  • Press release 55/2014 from 05.12.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Start of International Year of Soils 2015

    a plant growing on a very dry soil

    … of action 'protection and rehabilitation of agricultural soils'. The Global Soil Forum of the IASS Potsdam is working together with international partner …

  • News from 11.02.2015 | Last changed: 13.02.2015

    Air quality 2014: Nitrogen dioxide now ranks as pollutant Nr. 1

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … Wood-fired heating systems emit more particulate matter locally than road traffic 11.02.2015 The pollutants nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and ozone continued … mit Überschreitung des Grenzwertes Source: Umweltbundesamt Download image (115.93 kB) Mittlere Anzahl von PM10-Überschreitungstagen (Tagemittelwerte > 50 …

  • Press release 40/2015 from 23.11.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Federal Ecodesign Award for outstanding ecological and aesthetic products and services

    Logo: eco Bundespreis ecodesign weiterdenken

    … fashion, energy and nutrition have received awards. Press release No. 40/2015 | 23.11.2015 Federal Environment Minister Hendricks said: "We aim to advance ecological … 2012. Associated content Source: Lumalenscape im Auftrag des Umweltbundesamtes 19.11.2015 Bundespreis Ecodesign Seit 2012 loben das Bundesumweltministerium und das …

  • Press release 8/2015 from 01.03.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Obsolescence fact check

    fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, ceramic stove top

    … because of technical defects in the old device (57.6% in 2004 and 55.6% in 2012/2013). The proportion of devices which had to be replaced within five years due to a … device, this accounted for only roughly one quarter of all replacements in 2012/2013. Another 25% of replacements in 2012 were due to technical defects. Upon …