Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany fell by 3.4 percent to 649 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024 compared to 2023, data published by the the German Environment Agency (UBA) shows. read more
Germany on track for 2030 climate targets
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Consumer protection: Second-hand platforms put to the test
The German Environment Agency (UBA) examined second-hand sales platforms as part of an EU-wide investigation by the European Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC). read more
Recognising greenwashing – creating transparency
Climate-neutral, sustainable, recyclable – companies like to advertise their products with these or similar environmental claims. However, not all claims are legally permissible. read more
Environmental statements on long-distance bus journeys: Federal Court confirms UBA's decision
The court has ruled in favour of UBA in its fight against misleading greenwashing. In its ruling of 20 February 2025, the Federal Court of Justice confirmed the decision of the lower court, the Dessau-Roßlau Regional Court. The court had imposed strict controls on general and comparative advertising. Information on offers for CO2 offsetting must be meaninful and transparent. read more
In 2024, all air quality limits met for the first time
Air pollution control measures are proving effective. In Germany, 2024 is the first year in which all limit values set by the European Air Quality Directive have been met. This is the seventh consecutive year that particulate matter levels have remained within the prescribed limits. read more
Call for entries for the German Prize for Nature Writing 2025
The publishing house Matthes & Seitz Berlin, in cooperation with the German Environment Agency and the Art and Nature Foundation, is once again awarding the German Prize for Nature Writing, which is endowed with €10,000. read more
Digital milestone in environmental protection and nature conservation – the new umwelt.info portal
Finding reliable information about environmental issues is not an easy task. While there is an abundance of facts and data on forests, soils and water bodies, their quality can vary. read more
Packaging recycling only works with correct waste separation
Der Trend ist positiv. Insgesamt wurden von den dualen Systemen 2023 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr mehr Verpackungen recycelt. Das gaben das Umweltbundesamt (UBA) und die Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR) am 21. Januar 2025 auf einer gemeinsamen Pressekonferenz bekannt. Die strikte Mülltrennung ist die zentrale Voraussetzung, um das Recycling weiter auszubauen. read more
