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  • Press release 36/2015 from 12.10.2015 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Progress of environmental protection in agriculture too slow

    tractors on a field

    … much does damage to the environment. Too much slurry in regions with high livestock production causes groundwater concentrations of nitrate (NO 3- ) to exceed limit … to streams, rivers and lakes. Excess slurry from regions with high livestock production should be used nationwide in compliance with best practices. The …

  • Press release 11/2017 from 24.03.2017 | Last changed: 27.04.2017

    Land take: Make goals binding

    Aerial view of a small town

    … build area. If municipalities lack the number of certificates needed, these must be purchased from other municipalities.   The pilot project demonstrates that the …

  • Press release 39/2014 from 31.08.2014 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    New requirements for old heating units

    different houses, covered with snow, with smoking chimneys

    … Newer heaters and stoves must also meet amended requirements as of 2015. A system purchased on 1 January 2015 and thereafter must comply with the emission thresholds …

  • Press release 22/2017 from 02.06.2017 | Last changed: 07.08.2017

    Data on the Environment 2017: More climate protection action required

     Polar bear on ice floe

    … our climate. This includes the gradual phase-out of coal-powered electricity production and promoting renewable energies. In addition to a transformation of our … our climate. This includes the gradual phase-out of coal-powered electricity production and promoting renewable energies. In addition to a transformation of our …

  • Press release 13/2019 from 21.05.2019 | Last changed: 27.05.2019

    A coffee date with the Blue Angel

    Viele Becher von FairCup.

    … cups also mean consumption of valuable resources such as wood and plastic and their production requires water and energy. In stark contrast, the average use of the cup … award criteria include requirements of the cup itself as well their providers. The production of reusable cups and lids must avoid consumption of materials that may cause harm to the environment or health. The products must not be made of plastics containing polycarbonate or melamine, which …

  • News from 17.01.2018 | Last changed: 23.01.2018

    European Strategy for Plastics: Good approach, but too unclear

    Eine Plastikflasche liegt am Strand.

    … whose environmental performance is often worse due to their high energy use in the production phase. Key aspects of the EU Plastics Strategy are: Recycling should be … to say no to plastics through new labels; intentionally added microplastics to products such as cosmetics are supposed to be banned under REACH ; For biodegradable … labels and standards should enable consumers to assess the effects and risks of products made thereof. In any case, they should not be considered the solution to …

  • News from 31.07.2024 | Last changed: 31.07.2024

    Renaturalised bodies of water can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Modified water bodies emit carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide

    … of rivers by humans. The utilisation of water bodies for agriculture or energy production has led to them being increasingly straightened, deepened, dammed and … plants as a renewable energy source, even though this type of electricity production is significantly more climate-friendly than the combustion of fossil … fuels. In addition, decomposition consumes oxygen, which can increase methane production. The negative impact of methane on the climate is almost 30 times greater …

  • Cover from 27.03.2019

    Conference Measuring Sustainability in Tourism: Agenda

    … on Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals Elisa Tonda, Head, Consumption and Production Unit, Economy Division – UNEP   Data Collection for Sustainability in … on Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals Elisa Tonda, Head, Consumption and Production Unit, Economy Division – UNEP   Data Collection for Sustainability in …

  • News from 09.07.2018 | Last changed: 20.08.2018

    Environmental- and health impact of 3D printing

    3D printer producing a little plastic tree

    … All news Related publications Focus on the future: 3D printing Tags sustainable production … Dental bridges, car bodies, construction components for homes: with 3D …