… in the building stock Heating in older buildings is nearly as efficient as in new buildings after comprehensive renovation Source: Westpic / Fotolia Although … efficient, the upward trend has nearly flattened out. These are the findings of a new research project by the German Environment Agency (UBA) which evaluated data …

… Majority of Germans want to travel more sustainably – but do not act accordingly New UBA study reveals contradiction between aspiration and reality Sustainability … hardly reflected in their actual travel behaviour up to now. This is shown by the new report from the demand monitor “Sustainability in Holiday Travel” by the …

… things often become possible that seemed inconceivable yesterday. During crises, new ideas for a better future can emerge. Corona Sustainability Compass – manage … offers a unique opportunity to rethink current models of business and to shape a new economic start on a more sustainable and future-proof basis. It is only natural …

… focus of this year's 29th World Climate Conference (COP29) is climate finance. A new target for climate finance, the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), is to be adopted. The negotiations on climate …

… official car was enhanced in 2015. In early summer 2015 the car was equipped with a new CO2 compressor. Source: Klaus Hein / UBA The following contents contain this … official car was enhanced in 2015. In early summer 2015 the car was equipped with a new CO2 compressor. … UBA’s official car with CO2 mobile air-conditioning in front …

… exposure European Human Biomonitoring project HBM4EU directs its focus on nine new substances with possible health effects Human biomonitoring traces exposure to … EU to certain substances. The project has now decided to take a closer look at nine new substances including mercury, acrylamide, glyphosate and fipronil. The results …

… Witt, Oliver Mommsen and Hannelore Elsner campaign for the Blue Angel Three new environmental envoys for Germany's most well-known ecolabel Katarina Witt is an … have Katarina Witt, Oliver Mommsen and Hannelore Elsner got in common? They are the new environmental envoys for Germany's most recognised ecolabel, the Blue Angel. All …

… of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Source: SGappa / Fotolia.com A new evaluation by the German Environment Agency (UBA) reports that municipalities, … tonnes. The amended Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) provides for new electrical waste take-back obligations from 2022 and improved consumer …

… Asbestos in buildings still a problem New guideline offers advice, also aimed at non-specialists and do-it-yourselfers … chipping or sanding - there is a risk that carcinogenic fibres are released. A new guideline offers advice, especially to non-specialists, on what to consider when …

… deliberately designed in their composition and structure so that they can fulfil new functional requirements. They promise potential for a wide range of technical … deliberately designed in their composition and structure so that they can fulfil new functional requirements. They promise potential for a wide range of technical …