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Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 6/2025
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Germany on track for 2030 climate targets
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
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
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 5/2025
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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
Expert information drinking water and swimming pool water - No.: 4/2025
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