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  • Press release 37/2018 from 20.11.2018 | Last changed: 20.11.2018

    High costs when environmental protection is neglected

    Feuerwehr hilft bei Überschwemmung.

    … extinction of animals and plants. Another result: economic losses including loss of production, crop losses or damage to buildings and infrastructure. There are … damaged building and infrastructures, of the market value of crop losses and production losses, as well as the sum which people would be prepared to pay for the … determine what the costs of environmental pollution will be in electricity and heat production or in passenger and freight transport. Example: one kilowatt hour (kWh) …

  • KomPass: Area of action climate impact from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Climate impacts: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … of supply chains, credit defaults at banks or the curtailment of power plant production during heat waves are not included in this figure. The amount of damage … ways. For example, extreme weather events can cause damage and longer-term production losses in companies to which banks have lent or in which they hold … chain due to climatic events in other regions of the world. This can also lead to production delays or failures with a corresponding loss of return. Lenders can …

  • Cover from 19.01.2026

    Start: Pharmaceuticals and the environment

    Illustration featuring fish, water, medicines, hot water bottle, yoga, household waste bin, toilet, sink, stethoscope, and pharmacy symbol

    … enter the environment and have undesirable effects there Pharmaceutical products are essential tools in modern medicine and are present in our daily lives. … contribute to environmental protection. Medicines are valuable and often expensive products that should be used carefully. However, expired or unused medications can … the toilet or sink! Further Information: Environmentally conscious use of medicinal products Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs Informational video: …

  • Cover from 02.10.2019

    UBA/BDL Workshop “PtL in Air Transport” Agenda

    … (UBA)   11.05 | Current projects (25 min each) Presentations on alternative fuels production sites that are relevant to the topic: ProQR - Combustíveis Alternativos … (UBA)   11.05 | Current projects (25 min each) Presentations on alternative fuels production sites that are relevant to the topic: ProQR - Combustíveis Alternativos …

  • Press release 45/08 from 11.06.2008 | Last changed: 03.07.2013

    Pre-registration for REACH begins

    … are on the market in the EU. Manufacturers and importers of chemicals must register products with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and assess the risk they pose to … are on the market in the EU. Manufacturers and importers of chemicals must register products with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and assess the risk they pose to …

  • Green procurement: Article / Tender recommendation / Environmental criteria from 12.03.2024 | Last changed: 15.05.2024

    Research projects

    Rechenschieber mit grünen Kugeln im Vordergrund.

    … [Green public procurement - Training script 3: Introduction to applying eco-label product criteria] (October 2023) Environmental Aspects in Public Procurement in … that green procurement can reduce costs and open up new markets for eco-friendly products. In light of this study, it’s now up to federal agencies to engage in a … of, and drafting specimen calls for tenders for, the following types of products: workstation computers; multi-function devices; agricultural irrigation …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 15.07.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of Action Agriculture

    Field with farming tailer - a single spike in the foreground

    … 15.07.2022 Adaptation to abiotic stressors In the field of action agriculture (crop production), adaptation activities can start with the type of soil cultivation and … the field emergence of crops as well as the yield level and quality of harvested products in the future. In some regions of Germany, economical cultivation of … the field emergence of crops as well as the yield level and quality of harvested products in the future. In some regions of Germany, economical cultivation of …

  • Cover from 17.06.2019

    UBA/BDL Workshop “PtL in Air Transport” Home

    … for a greener air transport. One of its pillars is seen in the industrial-scale production of so-called power-to-liquid fuels (PtL) from renewable electricity and … for a greener air transport. One of its pillars is seen in the industrial-scale production of so-called power-to-liquid fuels (PtL) from renewable electricity and …

  • Press release 32/2014 from 09.07.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    UBA tests outdoor jackets: Weather-proofing is harmful to waters

    Wanderer mit einer roten Regenjacke und einem Rucksack läuft durch einen Wald bei Regen

    … around the world and are bioaccumulative. Some PFASs are proven to be toxic for reproduction. Perfluoroalkyl- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are commonly used in … are economically and technically viable. In order to minimise the risks of PFASs in products, the UBA recommends that the REACH Regulation should limit imports of such … price segments and issued from several different manufacturers. The jackets were purchased for the test in 2011. Distinction between country of origin was not …

  • KomPass: Area of action adaptation from 11.01.2022 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    Adaptation: Field of action finance and insurance sector

    Macro photo of a European cent coin

    … and insurance industry can create incentives for adaptation measures through product design, investment decisions and risk reporting. last update on 11.01.2022 … possibility for the insurance industry is the development of new financial market products that spread climate risks of policyholders such as companies or … bonds. Further market opportunities are opened up by insurance cover for products or technologies that are becoming increasingly important in the wake of …

  • Press release 20/2015 from 01.06.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Contest for 'Blue Angel Prize 2015' has started

    Bühne bei der Preisverleihung Blauer Engel-Preis 2012

    … Angel. Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks said: "The companies whose products bear the Blue Angel have used the ecolabel to steadily improve the …