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Five simple steps to save energy and money

Saving energy saves money and helps protect the environment. Five quick tips for consumers.

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Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption

F-gases: UBA study improves understanding of emissions of highly climate-damaging gases in Germany

Atmospheric measurements can be used to determine and localise emissions of particularly climate-damaging gases.

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Climate | Energy

Greenhouse gas data reveals the need for fresh momentum in climate action

The decline in climate-harming emissions in Germany has slowed.

Chemicals, Health, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Advanced materials: Research for safety over the lifecycle

Germany's federal agencies responsible for human and environmental safety present research.

Economy | Consumption

UBA study recommends eco-design requirements for textiles

Textiles in the EU could become more sustainable with requirements for five aspects. The basis: the Ecodesig Regulation.

Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption

Climate action pays off: Every tonne of greenhouse gases avoided reduces damage to health, prosperity, infrastructure and the economy

Global damage caused by Germany’s annual greenhouse gas emissions at more than EUR 640 billion