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  • Cover from 18.04.2018

    Green Economy in the Alpine region - Stakeholder Dialogues

    … forestry and tourism in the Alpine region. Moreover, we talked about how new business models for the sustainable use of natural resources can be created and … economy can reduce the impact on natural resources and foster a transition to renewable energy sources. We also highlighted the question on how a circular economy …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-3: Investments in the energetic refurbishment of building envelopes

    The picture shows a covered roof structure with insulation installed on its left-hand side.

    … increased CO 2 emissions, unless the electricity mix is not largely derived from renewable energy sources. Such measures are therefore apt to run contrary to the … greater priority both in refurbishing extant building stock and in the design of new builds. In order to safeguard the interior climate by keeping it in a …

  • DzU article from 08.01.2026 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Indicator: Energy consumption for buildings

    A graph shows the building-related final energy consumption for room heating, room cooling, hot water and lighting for 2008 to 2024. The indicator decreases with fluctuation. No differentiation is shown between the individual uses.

    … energy transition (‘Energiewende’) we need a heat transition with a radically new approach to heating (‘ Wärmewende ’). The indicator is based on one of the … decreased. This is mainly the result of higher energy efficiency standards for new buildings and refurbished old buildings. Variation throughout the years is …

  • Newsletter from 15.03.2017 | Last changed: 15.03.2017

    WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management - No.: 58 - February 2017

    … 58 - February 2017 | 15.03.2017 Dear reader, We are pleased to send you the latest newsletter by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Control at the German Environment Agency. Some topics of the new issue: England´s Air Pollution and Public Health Programme Notes and news …

  • News from 31.03.2017 | Last changed: 11.04.2017

    Extending the service life of electrical appliances

    Two women in front of a washing machine

    … is becoming ever shorter – at the expense of the environment. The production of new models requires the consumption of valuable precious metals and energy which are … im Bereich Produktnutzung durch Anpassungen im Zivil- und öffentlichen Recht All news Related contents Obsoleszenz-Studie: O-Töne und Zitate Elektroaltgeräte Tags …

  • Press release 32/2022 from 28.06.2022 | Last changed: 01.07.2022

    Heat in the inner city: a plea for more trees and shade

    Stuttgart von oben, zu sehen ist die Lage in einem Talkessel

    … "We are not at the mercy of the heat island effect. Much more greenery, especially new trees, more shading through external sunshades as well as roof and façade … pleasant to spend time outdoors and keep temperatures down in homes. In addition to new trees, we must especially protect the mature tree population in our cities by …

  • Cover from 04.03.2025

    International Environmental Specimen Bank Group

    Korean specimen bank archive including lab workers

    … in history and compare what was there before to what we see now. We can also apply new methods, e.g. of analytical chemistry to historical samples and understand … in a better way. Time trend analysis of archived samples can help to identify new contaminants of concern. Finally, we can check the efficacy of chemical …

  • Press release 57/2008 from 01.08.2008 | Last changed: 18.07.2013

    Health: Carefree summer

    … ticks which can transmit disease are especially active at this time of year. A new guide titled Sommer ohne Sorgen [Carefree summer] on how to handle the downsides … ticks which can transmit disease are especially active at this time of year. A new guide titled Sommer ohne Sorgen [Carefree summer] on how to handle the downsides …

  • Press release 27/11 from 05.05.2011 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Put out the fire, please - without the poison though

    … in stock appropriately, ideally in concert with the environmental authorities. New PFOS-free extinguishing foams must also be used in an environmentally friendly … the Arctic, most notably in polar bears. As a result of the ban on PFOS, a range of new extinguishing foams is now available on the market. However, foams that are …

  • Press release 13/2018 from 25.04.2018 | Last changed: 18.08.2020

    Changes in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act: More recycling of WEEE

    Old televisions and computer monitors on a pile.

    … use in space travel. As of 1 May 2018 producers which have become subject to the new regulations in ElektroG can apply to be registered with stiftung … producers must nevertheless check whether other equipment types require renewed registration. The legal transition period for completing registration ends on …