Whether it is washing machines, smartphones or TV sets: the service life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report commissioned by UBA. read more
Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter
Adapting transport policy to climate change: New OECD report
A new OECD report discusses examples from countries like Germany, Japan and New Zealand of how transport policy can be better adapted to climate change. The report also examines the major challenges in assessing the economic damage caused by greenhouse gases. read more
German diet is a strain on the climate
Meat and non-seasonal produce with long hauling distances in particular continue to be a strain on the environment and the climate, according to data in the Umwelt, Haushalte und Konsum brochure by the German Environment Agency (UBA). UBA's President Maria Krautzberger said, "We will only be able to achieve our climate protection goals if we reconsider our consumer habits in earnest." read more
Blue Angel Prize 2015 distinguishes companies serving as role models of environmental and climate protection
This year's Blue Angel Prize goes to the telecommunications service provider Telekom Deutschland GmbH. During the ceremonies for the German Sustainability Award, Mr. Ralph Caspers, environmental ambassador for the Blue Angel, conferred the award on 27 November in Düsseldorf. read more
Federal Ecodesign Award for outstanding ecological and aesthetic products and services
Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks and the President of the Federal Environment Agency, Maria Krautzberger, honoured this year's winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award. The prize is awarded to products, services and concepts that are outstanding in terms of ecology and aesthetics. read more
Environmentally harmful subsidies continue at a high level
In 2010 environmentally harmful subsidies amounted to more than €52 billion. The state granted subsidies among others to the lignite industry and aviation sector. read more
Car-sharing provider, computer centre, and Telekom nominated for Blue Angel Prize
The prize will be awarded this year to businesses which have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to protecting the environment and climate. read more
Car sharing could reduce CO2 emissions by six million tonnes
Whether it is car sharing or shared housing – lending, exchange or shared usage is in fashion. read more
