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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.

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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.

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Chemicals, Health

Exposure to Banned Plasticiser Persists Among Children, Teenagers

MnHexP was detected in 92 percent of the samples collected in spring and summer 2025

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

Chemicals, Economy | Consumption, Waste | Resources

For a tox-free, circular and climate-friendly construction sector

Recommendations for all levels of politics and administration were developed in the EU Interreg project NonHazCity3.

Air

German air quality limits were met in 2025

In 2025, Germany once again complied with all limit values under the European air quality directives.