Germany Environment Agency begins purchasing emission credits from CDM projects read more
Federal Government offsets all of its greenhouse gas emissions from official travel
Deep geothermal energy: environmental risks can be controlled
Groundwater not at risk – seismic monitoring now standard read more
Effects of climate change felt much more strongly in future
16 federal authorities and institutions present study on future impact of climate change in Germany read more
Green and 'polluter pays': only the distance-based toll does it
A distance-based toll makes it possible to set differentiated charges for infrastructure and other costs incurred by society as a result of road traffic. Frequent drivers pay more than occasional drivers, resulting in positive ecological and traffic steering effects. The time-based vignette is not a meaningful solution, since it amounts to a flat rate charge for frequent road users. 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
Workshop “Environmental protection of the High North”
UBA invites to participate in an Expert Workshop in Berlin on 24 October 2018. Presentations and discussions in Working Groups aim to explore options to support environmental protection of the High North from afar. International and national guests are invited as speakers to discuss environmental policy options to support Arctic, mainly addressed by more sustainable development. read more
