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  • Press release 20/2021 from 05.05.2021 | Last changed: 10.06.2021

    Fluorinated refrigerants in the EU: additional CO₂ savings potential of 100 million tonnes

    Old refrigerators at a recycling facility

    … for the climate: HFCs are gradually banned from use in cooling and refrigerant systems Source: ermess / Fotolia.com A new publication by the German Environment … to protect the climate. HFCs are used as refrigerants in cooling and refrigerant systems which may escape to the environment during filling, operation and disposal. …

  • Press release 09/2018 from 10.04.2018 | Last changed: 10.04.2018

    Emissions trading: German installations cut emissions by 3.4 percent in 2017

    Powerplant

    … 1,830 stationary installations in Germany that take part in the emissions trading system (ETS) emitted around 438 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, 3.4 … green house gas emissions. Achieving this requires a strong emissions trading system with high reduction targets and a visible price signal. The remarkable … 1,830 stationary installations in Germany that take part in the emissions trading system (ETS) emitted around 438 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, 3.4 …

  • Press release 06/2017 from 13.03.2017 | Last changed: 10.04.2017

    Heat pumps and the like: low-frequency hum annoys a growing number of people

    Quiet, constant humming is a disturbance

    … areas. The quiet, constant hum of air source heat pumps, air-conditioning systems or district heating stations in otherwise quiet neighbourhoods is often … emissions of such large facilities in the early planning phase of a project. Once systems which hum are in operation, there are virtually no technical means to …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 06.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate Impacts: Field of Action Human Health

    A baby hand holding the finger of an adult

    … direct burden on human health and can lead to severe diseases of the cardiovascular system and, in extreme cases, to death. In addition, climate change favours … fails. Climate change requires investments in the health system, especially in education and training of employees, prevention campaigns, research and the …

  • Cover from 15.12.2016

    Conference Decarbonisation and Ressource Efficiency Documentation

    … I, German Environment Agency (UBA) Resource footprint of a renewable energy system The „Energiewende“ in Germany – Does Decarbonisation lead to … Transport and Climate, JRC Resource footprint of a greenhouse gas neutral mobility system Deployment of electric vehicles and support policies Marine Gorner, Transport … International Energy Agency Material needs for greenhouse gas neutral mobility systems Dr. Matthias Buchert, Head of Division Resources & Transport, Öko-Institute …

  • Press release 64/2009 from 17.09.2009 | Last changed: 12.07.2013

    Kids’ quiz on environment and health

    … Federal Environment Agency is happy to ship entire classroom sets to schools and educators. Press release No. 64/2009 | 17.09.2009   ”Children should learn from the … Federal Environment Agency is happy to ship entire classroom sets to schools and educators. … Kids’ quiz on environment and health …

  • Press release 50/2018 from 21.12.2018 | Last changed: 08.01.2019

    Electricity made regionally

    Windpark, Rapsfeld und unbestellter Acker

    … 2019 every household has the opportunity to drive the transformation of the energy system (Energiewende). The new guarantees of regional origin register makes it … 2019 every household has the opportunity to drive the transformation of the energy system (Energiewende). The new guarantees of regional origin register makes it … 2019 every household has the opportunity to drive the transformation of the energy system. The new guarantees of regional origin register makes it possible to issue …

  • Press release 35/2011 from 29.06.2011 | Last changed: 09.07.2013

    Less income, more noise and exhaust fumes - the socio-economically disadvantaged often exposed to more strain

    … UMID with current findings on environmental justice in Germany People with little education or low incomes are more likely to suffer from traffic noise and poor air … terms. This is particularly evident among low-income families and those with little education, who are quite frequently exposed to noise and air pollution. Residential …

  • Press release 016/10 from 19.03.2010 | Last changed: 01.07.2013

    Small combustion plants ordinance enters into force on 22 March 2010

    … 22 March 2010 onwards new environmental provisions will apply to wood-fired heating systems, stoves and other small combustion plants fired with solid fuels. Wood is a … Control Act (1. BImSchV) adapts the provisions governing stoves and heating systems fired with solid fuels such as wood to the technological progress achieved …

  • Press release 04/2022 from 18.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

    Blauer Kompass contest launches first round as a new federal prize

    Der Bundespreis Blauer Kompass hat eine blaue Kompassnadel als Logo

    … for climate change adaptation. As in the past, private and municipal companies, educational and research institutions as well as associations and foundations can … four categories are eligible: municipalities, private and municipal enterprises, educational and research institutions as well as associations, federations and …