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  • News from 16.05.2024 | Last changed: 11.12.2025

    EU adopts new rules to combat greenwashing in advertising

    eine Frau liest im Baumarkt den Text auf einem Farbeimer im Regal

    … to combat widespread greenwashing in advertising and promote reliable environmental information with a new directive on competition and consumer laws. The goal is to … 16.05.2024 The aim of the new rules is to enable consumers to make better-informed purchasing decisions with regard to the environmental impact, durability and reparability of products and thus foster more sustainable consumption patterns. An increasing number of companies are trying …

  • Press release 07/2020 from 12.02.2020 | Last changed: 08.04.2020

    Art and the environment “Zero Waste” exhibition in Leipzig

    Ein Frauengesicht mit Plastikstücken

    … art which point to the urgency of conserving resources, consuming less and living more sustainably. In installations, videos, sculptures and photographs, the … up to the age of 18 Free entry on the first Wednesday of the month Contact and information Museum of Fine Arts Leipzig Public Relations, Marketing & Event Tel.: …

  • Press release 50/2020 from 27.10.2020 | Last changed: 27.10.2020

    Further increase in packaging consumption in 2018 in Germany

    Metalldosen und Plastikabfall

    … in 2018 in Germany Systems for reusables and recycling need to be expanded More and more packaging is used every year Source: M. Schuppich / Fotolia.com In … can determine and optimise the recyclability of their packaging. Further information: The following types of packaging account for total consumption: sales, …

  • Press release 04/2020 from 31.01.2020 | Last changed: 19.02.2020

    Youth study: Climate action and environmental protection are popular among young people

    junge Frauen am Laptop

    … to take action and places their trust in democracy. They expect policy makers to do more for the climate and environment and to be mindful of social justice. They also … for the environment and climate in digitalisation. Social media are good sources of information and opportunity for exchange on these issues. In contrast, the …

  • Press release 35/2022 from 31.08.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    German Environment Agency assisting Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with research on causes of the Oder River crisis

    The river Elbe in the foreground with trees on the bank and blue sky.

    … mass die-off of fish in the Oder river and carry out a systematic evaluation of the information with experts from other authorities in Brandenburg and … methods in its current analysis of water samples which enable identification of more than 1,000 substances including many previously unknown chemicals. The testing …

  • Press release 36/2014 from 26.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    E-cycles – a (small) mobility revolution

    E-cycles on a field path

    … travelled by e-cycles." A new UBA background paper has compiled all the essential information about e-cycles. Press release No. 36/2014 | 26.08.2014 The advantages of … Unlike the conventional bicycle, an e-cycle gets you where you want to go in a far more relaxed way. E-cycles add to the range of uses that bicycles have. They are …

  • Press release 25/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    A canal in the Spreewald forest

    … management consequences of the brown coal phase-out in the Lausitz region with more than 120 experts from the federal government, the federal states, academia and … and the drinking water supply in the Berlin region. The new UBA study has compiled information from over 150 stakeholders and produced an initial surface water …

  • Press release 19/2024 from 13.05.2024 | Last changed: 03.06.2024

    Here's how heat pumps work!

    A couple standing next to their heat pump.

    … was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still many misconceptions and a lack of information about their potential use. The German Environment Agency (UBA) has … and share their experiences of heat pumps. Interested parties can simply enter information about their project using an input form on the German Environment … was a heat pump. Nevertheless, there are still many misconceptions and a lack of information about their potential use. The German Environment Agency (UBA) has …

  • Press release 06/2019 from 13.03.2019 | Last changed: 27.03.2019

    Launch of online portal for climate-friendly refrigeration

    indoor sight of a supermarket

    … who use air conditioning and refrigeration systems or heat pumps can find out more about applications, funding opportunities and legal issues on the … " Klimafreundliche Kälte " is aimed at users and planners of refrigeration systems. Information about environmentally friendly alternatives provides clear explanations …

  • Press release 27/2024 from 04.06.2024 | Last changed: 02.08.2024

    Federal Environment Ministry supports preventive health measures in the climate crisis

    That's good against heat: a cooling water bag

    … the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), will be providing comprehensive information on the health risks and protective measures related to the climate … such as the Federal Climate Adaptation Act. Additionally, it provides comprehensive information to the public on protecting themselves from the health risks of the … daycare centres, schools, associations and citizens can find comprehensive information material on protection against UV exposure on the BfS website.” The …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Civil Protection

    Jackets and helmets of the professional fire brigade

    … flooded and transport routes necessary for supplies are blocked, this can lead to more frequent deployments for civil protection organisations. Furthermore, with … capacities to their limits if there is insufficient restructuring. Further information Adaptation: Field of Action Civil Protection Associated content Links …

  • Press release 44/2024 from 08.11.2024 | Last changed: 12.11.2024

    Consumer protection: UBA takes action against Chinese low-cost online marketplace Temu

    Kartons und geöffnete Pakete

    … under pressure when making a purchase decision, for example by spreading false information about the duration of discount campaigns or the number of products still … fake reviews), aggressive marketing with gambling elements and misleading information on minimum order values and price reductions. Temu is now being asked to … will and consistently punish violations, for example by imposing fines. Further information Misleading and aggressive commercial practices fall within the scope of …