… analysis asserts that some 85 percent of the electricity price hikes between 2000 and 2010 are founded on factors other than the EEG levy. The surcharges currently … in a price decline on the electricity exchange. “The EEG is not only crucial and necessary for climate protection, it also makes economic sense. If microeconomic … well. Unlike other means of electricity generation, there is transparency for the public as concerns the promotion of renewable energies. Nuclear energy is only …

… this volume is still below the record set in 2004 (6.5 mn t). Exports on the other hand dropped slightly to 1.8 mn t. Expert estimates for 2008 reveal no significant … No. 55/2008 | 24.07.2008 Most imported waste continues to come from the Netherlands (2.3 mn t), Italy (1.3 mn t), followed by France, Belgium, and Ireland with … export country for waste not subject to authorisation is the People’s Republic of China, which accepts 1.4 mn t for recycling. Waste as a tradeable good to …

… Europe’s ‘water towers’ at risk? Is the discharge rate of the Danube, Rhine, Rhone and Po, the four large rivers originating in the Alps, and which draw about 50 % of their water from the Alpine Rim, in a state of flux? … decision-making process, and most importantly, to generate more awareness among the public, decision makers, as well as in the scientific community. The water issues in …

… Germany's growth is becoming increasingly sustainable Federal Environment Ministry and Federal Environment Agency publish the 2011 Report on the Environmental Economy … offers." The Report on the Environmental Economy is based on numerous research projects and data from statistical offices. Berlin/Dessau-Roßlau, 31 January 2012 …

… to some 42 billion euros for 2006 in Germany had a negative impact on health and the environment, is the conclusion reached by a Federal Environment Agency study … consequences of subsidies in Germany, Umweltschädliche Subventionen in Deutschland. The variety of negative effects ranges from acceleration of climate change and … the real amount in subsidies in Germany is even higher than 42 billion euros. Both public budgets and the environment would benefit from a phasing out of harmful …

… TV sets to consume less energy Requirements concerning efficiency and new labelling can reduce energy consumption TV sets are to use less energy in … a regulatory committee for eco-design in Brussels.  Approval by the EU Parliament and Council is still pending. Once the regulations enter into force, a total of 43 … Parliament and Council, the Eco-Design Directive will go into effect 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the EU. The new requirements stipulate that …