Krautzberger: Move more goods to the rail, substitute fossil fuels. read more
Greenhouse gas-neutral freight transport is necessary and feasible
Employment in environmental protection breaks the 2-million mark
Some 2.2 million people were employed in the environmental protection sector in Germany in 2012, say updated figures from the German Environment Agency (UBA), which is an increase of 245,000 jobs (12.5%) compared to 2010. Great increases in employment have notably occurred in the services sector associated with environmental protection. read more
Federal Government initiates carbon offsetting scheme for all official travel
UBA cancels credits for greenhouse gas emissions read more
Cities quieter thanks to 30km/h speed limit
International Noise Awareness Day 2016: Three out of four in Germany feel disturbed by noise. A 30 km/h speed limit is not only quieter but also safer. read more
EU Commission declines to authorise antifouling ingredient
A victory for environmental protection: Cybutryn, better known by its trade name Irgarol®, may no longer be used as the active substance in antifouling products on boat hulls after 27 January 2017. read more
Germany is able to achieve climate-neutral building stock by 2050
The UBA recommends a swift move to renovate Germany's building stock comprehensively. A new UBA study shows how it can be done. read more
First round table on marine litter
The Federal Government and the Länder want to strengthen their joint measures to combat marine litter and are coordinating their future action at a round table. read more
Plant protection: Less is best and lower-risk
In its 5-point programme of sustainable plant protection the German Environment Agency (UBA) urges rethinking plant protection in agricultural practice. read more
