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  • Press release 43/2020 from 21.09.2020 | Last changed: 25.09.2020

    30 years of unified Germany: a plus for the environment too

    Der Brocken im Nebel

    … due mainly to lignite-fired power stations and, in winter, coal-fired heating systems. In the 1980s, extremely high concentrations of sulphur dioxide were … many major eastern German rivers since the early 1990s. Dirk Messner said, "The ecosystems in the Elbe recovered very quickly after 1990. However, despite the positive …

  • Press release 39/2022 from 22.09.2022 | Last changed: 04.10.2022

    Sustainability at the supermarket: retailers not tapping their full potential

    Supermarket

    … advantage for companies.” Press release No. 39/2022 | 22.09.2022 The study systematically assessed the environmental commitment of Germany's eight major food … plant-based alternatives. The study recommends that the retailers set up a more systematic management of sustainability. This should be done by defining … of the food retailers, the project team developed a scientifically based evaluation system with 22 areas of activity, 43 indicators and 112 sub-indicators. The data …

  • Press release 31/2022 from 23.06.2022 | Last changed: 23.06.2022

    EU regulation won’t cut pesticide use without incentives for farmers

    Spray device on the tractor

    … and discourage the use of synthetic chemicals in agriculture. Progressive taxation system in Denmark where levies increase with the toxic load of pesticides has proven … substances as well as alternative methods to protect crops. Revenue from such a tax system should be injected back into agriculture to compensate farmers who adhere to …

  • Press release 15/2018 from 24.05.2018 | Last changed: 06.06.2018

    Drinking water in Germany again rated "very good"

    clear water is poured in a glass

    … The operators of drinking water supply stations must inform consumers if their system still contains lead, even if the limit value is in compliance. The European … 2.490 water service areas in Germany including their respective distribution systems and domestic drinking water installations which supply an average of more …

  • Press release 27/2016 from 12.09.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Global record temperatures and flash floods in Germany – small taste of the summer of the future?

    passage underground overflooded by rain

    … fell in just 48 hours. It was caused by the unusually long-lasting low pressure system called "Tief Mitteleuropa". These weather conditions prevailed on 10 out of … action in extreme precipitation events. However, Germany's heavy rainfall mapping system is still in its infancy. The city of Unna is one of the few cities which has …

  • Press release 53/2014 from 29.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Plus-energy farmyard and printer manufacturer receive award for commitment to the environment

    on a stage: a man in a suit holding a Blue Angel trophy in his hand

    … its inception to completion according to the Sustainable Construction Assessment System and must meet the 'silver' standard, which means that it must save 30 percent … Deutschland GmbH is a global leader in printer manufacturing. It now has around 50 systems which have been awarded the Blue Angel ecolabel for energy-efficient and …

  • Press release 19/2014 from 13.04.2014 | Last changed: 13.11.2024

    Ambitious policy for environmentally responsible world climate

    very dry soil

    … said, “We know that there must be a transformation of energy and production systems worldwide. This study shows that it is in principle possible in terms of … environmentally friendly and socially equitable development of the energy supply system. As a result, conflicts with other sectors of society are avoided, thus …

  • Press release 28/2025 from 25.06.2025 | Last changed: 16.01.2026

    Boom despite crisis: German GreenTech sector continues on growth trajectory

    Two people standing on a wind turbine.

    … energy efficiency. These include, for example, filters for air purification systems as well as technologies for recycling solar panels. Currently, around 7.5 … overall economy. Growth is particularly dynamic in the areas of renewable energy systems, environmentally friendly mobility, and energy efficiency.  Carsten …

  • 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

    … increasingly important to address the health risks of the climate crisis and take systematic precautions. The Federal Environment Ministry is continuing to strengthen … Health in climate change (BMUV) Recommendations for heat action plans (BMUV) Educational materials Climate Adaptation Act (BMUV) Influence of climate change on …