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Yellow garbage bags containing discarded plastic packaging

… The following contents contain this medium: New packaging registry marks first year of success Pressedossier Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfälle Recycling: …

Image from 05.08.2024 | last change: 11.12.2024

GE-I-8: Index – case study

The bar chart GE-I-8 ’UV Index – case study’ indicates by means of two axes, for the years of 2016 to 2021, the annual number of days with UV burdens of UVI ≥3, in other words, a UV Index of up to 3 on one hand, and on the other hand, the respective number of days with high UV burdens of UVI ≥8, the annual number of days with a UV Index of up to 8.

Press release 23/2012 from 02.07.2012 | Last changed: 22.07.2013

It’s okay to pay to protect the marine environment

… Germans, for example, are prepared to pay an additional 27.40 euros per person and year for a healthy marine ecosystem. “We can send the message to policymakers that … as high priority, claiming they would pay an additional 27.40 euros per person and year for measures to combat eutrophication. These measures might include stricter … Germans, for example, are prepared to pay an additional 27.40 euros per person and year for a healthy marine ecosystem. “We can send the message to policymakers that …

Press release 03/2017 from 30.01.2017 | Last changed: 22.03.2017

2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row

… 2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row … increase is a greater volume of road traffic, thus continuing the trend of recent years. "The numbers show that transport emissions can only decrease if we give …

Press release 36/2022 from 12.09.2022 | Last changed: 14.09.2022

Rotor blade recycling from A to Z

… rotor blade waste will likely be generated, increasing to up to 50,000 tonnes per year by the 2030s. The UBA rotor blade study shows the best options for the … rotor blade waste will likely be generated, increasing to up to 50,000 tonnes per year by the 2030s. The UBA rotor blade study shows the best options for the …

News from 27.07.2020 | Last changed: 28.07.2020

Environmental & climate protection for crisis-proof value chains

… within their supply chains. The panel discussion was a side session of this year's “Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct” of the Organisation for … Cristina Tébar-Less (OECD, Acting Head, Centre for Responsible Business Conduct) pointed out the necessity and importance of cooperation between international …

Press release 15/2020 from 08.04.2020 | Last changed: 15.04.2020

CO2 emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity in further decline in 2019

overhead electicity line and wind power plants

… data, that is, 468 grams per kilowatt hour (-296 g/KWh, -38% compared to 1990 base year). Projected levels for 2019 are 401 grams per kilowatt hour (-363 g/KWh, -47% … data, that is, 468 grams per kilowatt hour (-296 g/KWh, -38% compared to 1990 base year). Projected levels for 2019 are 401 grams per kilowatt hour (-363 g/KWh, -47% …

Cover from 12.09.2025

CASRI: Results

The cover pages of three different CASRI publications are fanned out next to each other.

… could the project influence research funding? The answers of our National Contact Points of the project partners and the International Advisory Board (IAB) of CASRI … could the project influence research funding? The answers of our National Contact Points of the project partners and the International Advisory Board (IAB) of CASRI …

Press release 02/2022 from 17.01.2022 | Last changed: 27.01.2022

Call for papers: German Prize for Nature Writing 2022

in einem dunklen Gehölz fällt Licht auf einen alten abgebrochenen Baum

… The submitted texts should be previously unpublished (until the end of the year of the call). Entries must be accompanied by the following: A prose text … to dpnw [at] matthes-seitz-berlin [dot] de in digital form by 6 March 2022. This year’s prize is endowed with €10,000. The award ceremony will take place in Berlin …

Press release 08/2021 from 22.03.2021 | Last changed: 22.03.2021

Alpine lake is named 2021 water body type of the year

… Alpine lake is named 2021 water body type of the year Nearly all German Alpine lakes … time, the German Environment Agency is declaring the water body type of the year on the occasion of the United Nations World Water Day on 22 March. The …

Press release 48/2014 from 05.11.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

Environmental protection provides employment for 2 million

… about 78,000 in 2010. This positive development is set to continue in the next few years if Germany can maintain its strong competitive edge. "The competition is … protection can only be determined for 2010, but there are estimates for the years up to 2013 in the renewable energy sector. These estimates claim a decline in …

DzU article from 10.07.2025 | Last changed: 04.08.2025

Indicator: Emission of air pollutants

Graph: The development of emissions of five air pollutants and an overall index relative to the base year 2005 (=100 %) can be seen. The trend of all substances decreases significantly, but ammonia only since 2014. The 2030 target (55 %) seems within reach.

… relative trend of the emissions of five pollutants since 2005. Emissions of that year were set at 100 (indexed). The indicator is calculated from the annual average … relative trend of the emissions of five pollutants since 2005. Emissions of that year were set at 100 (indexed). The indicator is calculated from the annual average …