… make its contribution to limiting climate change? Should a price be put on CO2 emissions so as to encourage climate-friendly investments and behaviour, and how … currently under discussion – more about this in this newsletter. We would also like to recommend you a new brochure: The English-language guide provides a … on 8 October 2019 in Brussels. Wishing you happy reading, The UBA press office CO2 pricing: time to get on board, and fast It is also necessary to switch to …

… to be proactive and do a lot more. Find out more in this newsletter.  This issue also looks at damage to the environment in countries that mine raw materials for our … calculated greenhouse gases with a climate impact of around 184 million tonnes of CO2 were avoided in 2018 through the replacement of fossil fuels by renewable … truth. UBA is calling for more protection of the environment in the mining sector. CO2 removal should be limited to safe and sustainable measures The Paris Agreement …

… from subsidies for diesel fuel worth billions. And from our perspective, it is also wrong in terms of climate protection. Read more about this in the latest issue … is for the benefit of climate protection also does not stand up: in 2015 the CO2 emissions of newly registered diesel cars were on a par with those of newly … at 130 grams per kilometer. In theory, diesel cars do have an advantage of 15 % in CO2 emission compared to gasoline cars equipped with the same power output. However, …

… water. Certain substances which enter our waters at far smaller concentrations also demand our attention. For more information about these topics, read this … World penguin day on 25. April – New research project on penguin hearing launched CO2 emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity continue to fall Over the past year, CO2 emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity consumed in Germany continued to fall …

… of our focus article in our “UBA aktuell” Newsletter. Other health-related topics also feature in this issue, such as the results of a representative German … Heating demands, car and air travel and meat consumption influence an individual’s CO2 footprint considerably. But are these “big points” for both climate-friendly as … by using energy and materials efficiently, but that the potential for reducing CO2 emissions with traditional processes is limited. read more (in German) …

… here in Germany. Find out more in the leading article in this newsletter. There is also the issue of what we can do to prevent global warming. In this newsletter, we … in packaging waste: 18.7 million tonnes accrued. Reducing the energy demand and CO2 emissions from buildings Measures such as energy-efficient materials for building shells or the use of heat pumps can reduce the energy requirements and CO2 emissions from buildings, all the way from their construction through to their …

… is to be achieved. A new position paper published by the UBA highlights how these goals can still be realised: firstly, power generation by coal-fired power stations … (in German) Science and research Market shares for green products growing – yet CO2 emissions in consumer sector remain unchanged Environmental labels can provide … gas emissions with a climate impact of approximately 160 million tonnes of CO2. Facts like this and many more are available in the latest Emissions Balance …

… climate and ensuring clean air important for both people and the environment – it also pays. After all, damage to the environment and human health is expensive. You … Costs, the UBA has presented updated cost rates. Accordingly, one tonne of CO2, for example, causes damage to the value of 180 Euros. Extrapolated in terms of … greenhouse gases with a climate impact of approximately 177.1 million tonnes of CO2 (CO2-equivalents). Facts like this and many more are available in the latest …

… Find out more in the leading article in this edition of the newsletter. We have also developed ideas for a new long-term climate protection strategy of the European … Act (EEG), and that these sources of energy should be taxed according to their CO2 emissions. read more (in German) Computers in the workplace: tool for costs and … has been established in Germany that saves materials, electricity and reduces CO2 emissions that pose a threat to the climate. The partner was the company …

… in cooperation with five further European environmental and transport authorities also show, however, that cleaner is possible with the right technology: Diesel … Climate-neutral living in everyday life According to your lifestyle, your personal CO2 footprint can vary considerably. In which areas do especially large amounts of greenhouse gas arise? This explanatory film shows how we can bring about less CO2 in our everyday life.  read more (in German) More climate protection with a new …

… - No.: 01/2025 No.: 01/2025 | 05.02.2025 Rubrics Climate / Energy Health Chemicals Transport Economy / Consumption Waste / Resources Water Soil / Land … crucial importance in an increasingly digitalized word. This fundamental access is also an important basis for a sustainable development. From now on, environmental … land use, this can increasingly be released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (CO2). This must be prevented. The Soil Protection Commission at the UBA (KBU) has …

… introduction of the compulsory retail sales receipt. This edition of our newsletter also contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding this much-discussed … topic. In our leading article, we focus on a group of chemical substances which also play a key role in terms of the topic of the compulsory retail sales receipt: … 31 percent compared with 1990 In the year 2018, a total of 858.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents were emitted in Germany. This is 35.9 million tonnes, or 4 percent …