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Who are the winners of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2018? Jury announces nominees
The environment and design experts of the German Federal Ecodesign Award announced their nominations for this year's award yesterday at the Kulturforum Berlin. The jury selected 24 projects from about 130 competing entries in the areas of building, home, interior design, communication, mobility and fashion.
Studies of mercury, acrylamide and pesticides exposure
The human biomonitoring initiative known as HBM4EU was launched nearly one year ago with a funding volume of 74 million euros. The project has now decided to take a closer look at nine new substances including mercury, acrylamide, glyphosate and fipronil.
International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre celebrates first year anniversary
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) was launched about one year ago. The guests of an anniversary event held in Bonn represented government, industry, science and civil society praising the Center’s successful start and looked ahead to the future tasks and goals of ISC3.
European Mobility Week showcases sustainable mobility in practice
Making mobility environmentally friendly, healthy and space-saving is what local authorities and citizens will be demonstrating during European Mobility Week (EMW) from 16 to 22 September.
Plant protection product application by helicopter – only after close scrutiny, even on Natura 2000 sites
Pesticides may only be applied on Natura 2000 sites if the procedure has received prior approval for tolerability in accordance with an exacting authorisation procedure under EU nature conservation law. The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and the German Environment Agency (UBA) have produced a guide for the responsible authorities in the Länder on how to conduct this check.
Record half year for renewable energy in Germany
Electricity production in Germany from renewable sources of energy picked up speed in the first half of 2018. About 117 billion kilowatt hours was produced in this half-year – nearly 10 per cent more than for the same time period 2017.
Health risks from legionella – new requirements for evaporative cooling systems operators
20 August 2018 deadline for operators to submit information about existing plants (pursuant to 42. BImSchV)
Boat hull paints – a problem for our waters
Copper emissions from antifouling paints should be reduced
Level of packaging consumption in Germany remains very high
A total of 18.16 million tonnes of packaging waste was generated in Germany in 2016. This is an increase of .05% over 2015.
How cities can respond to heat waves and heavy rains – creative projects show how it is done
This year's winners of the Blauer Kompass contest: an innovative urban sewage system in Solingen, an educational programme on climate change for trainees in Heidelberg, a project to green a city neighbourhood in Cologne, and a shade provider operated with photovoltaic modules by the Kunsthochschule Kassel.
Environmental performance of agriculture sector: still too many nutrients and chemicals
CAP reform offers chance for more environmentally friendly agriculture on a broad scale
